The Republic of Taustrian 212th Garrison is a large, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 154 million Taustrian 212th Garrisonians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Defense, with Welfare, Healthcare, and Education also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.1%.

The strong Taustrian 212th Garrisonian economy, worth 7.15 trillion marks a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 46,426 marks, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 299,226 per year while the poor average 2,910, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Taustrian 212th Garrison's national animal is the panther, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Taustrian 212th Garrison is ranked 94,085^th in the world and 1^st in Eiffel Tower for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 2,268.27 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.