The Republic of Ilyrathen is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Animal population. The hard-working population of 16 million Ilyrathenians 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 22.0%.

The Ilyrathenian economy, worth 649 billion Currencies a year, is quite specialized and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Retail, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 40,576 Currencies, 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. Ilyrathen's national animal is the Animal.

Ilyrathen is ranked 106,200^th in the world and 1,185^th in eta for Largest Manufacturing Sector, scoring 11,079.88 on the Gooback-Jerbs Productivity Index.