The Protectorate of Altopolbale is a small, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its irreverence towards religion, complete absence of social welfare, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 36 million Altopolbaleans 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, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Administration. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4.5%.

The strong Altopolbalean economy, worth 2.19 trillion pounds a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Tourism. Average income is 60,867 pounds, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 374,959 per year while the poor average 4,300, a ratio of 87.2 to 1.

TV shows must meet strict ethnicity quotas, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements, and graffiti artists spend lengthy periods of time in jail. Crime is a serious problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. Altopolbale's national animal is the kiwi.

Altopolbale is ranked 106,102^nd in the world and 167^th in Horizon for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector, scoring 5,570.42 on the Charon Conveyancy Index.