The Republic of Messier 60 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, renowned for its burgeoning horse population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.006 billion Messier 60ians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 27.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 60ian economy, worth 75.8 trillion pesos a year, is quite specialized and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Gambling, and Automobile Manufacturing. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 25,218 pesos, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Messier 60's national animal is the horse.

Messier 60 is ranked 218,638^th in the world and 33^rd in Mirror World 99 for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 240.09 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.