The Republic of Test Population 49 is a massive, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Cows population. The hard-working population of 2.468 billion Test Population 49ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 18.4%.

The Test Population 49ian economy, worth 108 trillion Credits a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 44,068 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 49's national animal is the Cows.

Test Population 49 is ranked 208,473^rd in the world and 4^th in Ares Test Chamber 6 for Most Patriotic, with 7.09 flags saluted per person per day.