The Republic of NC Mining 4 is a fledgling, genial nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape and compulsory military service. The devout population of 6 million NC Mining 4ians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Education, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 17.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The NC Mining 4ian economy, worth 296 billion Litres a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Retail, and Information Technology. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 49,401 Litres, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.

The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, the country's famous rainforests are being bulldozed by the mining industry, passive-aggressive congratulations cards inform mums-to-be that their pregnancy is their greatest achievement in life, and gambling is outlawed. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. NC Mining 4's national animal is the Raven, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

NC Mining 4 is ranked 116,144^th in the world and 159^th in Aeternum for Highest Poor Incomes, with 27,342.69 Standard Monetary Units.