The Republic of Balding republic is a huge, safe nation, remarkable for its frequent executions, ubiquitous missile silos, and state-planned economy. The democratic population of 599 million Balding republicians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 36.5%.

The very strong Balding republician economy, worth 30.8 trillion balds a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Retail, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 51,469 balds, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

Glittering new sports stadiums adorn every city and town, serial killers are the country's biggest import, citizens live in superstitious fear of the mysterious glowing clouds that float over Balding republic, and when their backs are against the walls Balding republicians look out for gay men. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Balding republic's national animal is the bald, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Balding republic is ranked 235,848^th in the world and 1^st in Goninan RP for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -4.9 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.