The Republic of Thal 44 is a very large, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning panther population. The hard-working population of 161 million Thal 44ians 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 26.0%.

The Thal 44ian economy, worth 5.98 trillion dollars a year, is quite specialized and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Tourism. Average income is 37,169 dollars, 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. Thal 44's national animal is the panther.

Thal 44 is ranked 194,178^th in the world and 6^th in New California for Most Patriotic, with 7.09 flags saluted per person per day.