The Republic of -Update-Bender- is a mammoth, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 6.391 billion -Update-Bender-ians 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 21.7%.

The -Update-Bender-ian economy, worth 260 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Tourism. Average income is 40,814 Delta Eagles, 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. -Update-Bender-'s national animal is the Kitsune.

-Update-Bender- is ranked 173,765^th in the world and 6^th in 2024 for Safest, scoring 57.19 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.