The Borderlands of Ian Malcolm is a colossal, safe nation, renowned for its daily referendums, irreverence towards religion, and suspicion of poets. The hard-working population of 4.162 billion Ian Malcolmians 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 Administration, Defense, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 18.8%.

The strong Ian Malcolmian economy, worth 216 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Retail, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 52,090 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.6 times as much as the poorest.

There's a bright dawn ahead for Ian Malcolm, every diamond ring sold is accompanied by a twenty-five page analysis and a waiver, kindergartners' favourite dance move is the stop-drop-and-roll, and retired racing Kitsunes are served truffles for breakfast. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ian Malcolm's national animal is the Kitsune, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ian Malcolm is ranked 222,352^nd in the world and 41^st in Storage Yard for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 18.84 Effective Tax Rate.