The Borderlands of Pantharus is a massive, socially progressive nation, renowned for its complete lack of prisons. The democratic, devout population of 2.439 billion Pantharusians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Welfare, and Environment. The average income tax rate is 25.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Pantharusian economy, worth 85.3 trillion Yin-Yang coins a year, is quite specialized and led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Book Publishing, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 34,971 Yin-Yang coins, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The military recognizes no difference between male and female soldiers, citizens are expected to be armed at all times, the army's use of chemical weapons leaves a bad taste in the mouth, and city budgets are spent entirely on supporting the town royalty. Crime is well under control. Pantharus's national animal is the Black Panther, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Pantharus is ranked 75,232^nd in the world and 55^th in Federation of Martian Colonies for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 50.99 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.