The Protectorate of Tuitio XLVIII is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 16.766 billion Tuitio XLVIIIians 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 tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Healthcare, and Welfare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 8.3%.

The thriving Tuitio XLVIIIian economy, worth 870 trillion Coins a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Woodchip Exports, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 51,938 Coins, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 183,844 per year while the poor average 10,594, a ratio of 17.4 to 1.

Crime is a problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Tuitio XLVIII's national animal is the raven, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Tuitio XLVIII is ranked 10,827^th in the world and 1^st in Yeast Pacific for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 8,644.07 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.