The Republic of Test Population 148 is a massive, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Cows population. The hard-working population of 2.479 billion Test Population 148ians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 21.4%.

The Test Population 148ian economy, worth 101 trillion Credits a year, is quite specialized and led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 41,124 Credits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Test Population 148's national animal is the Cows.

Test Population 148 is ranked 172,570^th in the world and 2^nd in Ares Test Chamber 17 for Most Advanced Defense Forces, scoring 1,311.79 on the Total War Preparedness Rating.