The Republic of Test Population 87 is a massive, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Cows population. The hard-working population of 2.459 billion Test Population 87ians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 15.7%.

The Test Population 87ian economy, worth 115 trillion Credits a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Pizza Delivery, Automobile Manufacturing, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 47,130 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 87's national animal is the Cows.

Test Population 87 is ranked 205,670^th in the world and 5^th in Ares Test Chamber 11 for Most Advanced Defense Forces, scoring 1,144.08 on the Total War Preparedness Rating.