The Republic of SCN 8 is a huge, safe nation, notable for its frequent executions, keen interest in outer space, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed population of 811 million SCN 8ians are prohibited from doing almost everything except voting, which they do timidly and conservatively.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Law & Order, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 41.4%.

The strong SCN 8ian economy, worth 38.6 trillion dollars a year, is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Pizza Delivery, Basket Weaving, and Information Technology. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 47,601 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.4 times as much as the poorest.

Air purifiers fight smoke machines on SCN 8ian stage setups, Goldilocks has found a lucrative career as a zoning consultant, politicians are forced to wear portable lie detectors at all times, and discarded pennies litter the streets. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. SCN 8's national animal is the dove.

SCN 8 is ranked 268,778^th in the world and 16^th in Sanananananananananananananana for Nicest Citizens, with 6.84 average smiles per day.