The Dominion of Gulf of Tolkien is a very large, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, absence of drug laws, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 196 million Dark Gondorians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Defense, with Welfare, Healthcare, and Administration also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality are ignored. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.1%.

The strong Gulf of Tolkien's economy, worth 9.03 trillion silvers a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Automobile Manufacturing, and Retail. Average income is 46,058 silvers, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 296,848 per year while the poor average 2,887, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Gulf of Tolkien's national animal is the crow, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Gulf of Tolkien is ranked 192,460^th in the world and 65^th in Middle Earth for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring zero on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.