The Republic of Test Population 17 is a massive, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Cows population. The hard-working population of 2.467 billion Test Population 17ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 17.6%.

The Test Population 17ian economy, worth 110 trillion Credits a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Cheese Exports, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 44,964 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 17's national animal is the Cows.

Test Population 17 is ranked 191,532^nd in the world and 6^th in Ares Test Chamber 2B for Nudest, with 112.5 cheeks per square mile.