| Politics | Democracy. Two major political parties: Workers Party and Progressive Party |
| Economics | Developed country reliant on agricultural exports. Public healthcare system in need of investment. |
| Society | Poor social care and public services. Anxiety about immigration from poorer neighbouring countries |
| Technology | Mobile phones widespread, internet patchy |
| Law | Law works in favour of the rich. Endemic corruption. |
| Environment | Hot & humid. Suffers from earthquakes due to the nearby tectonic plates |