The Second Federal Union of Balervia is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its frequent executions, complete lack of prisons, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic population of 686 million Tigans enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Valenport. The average income tax rate is 47.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Tigan economy, worth 55.1 trillion Crowns a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Trout Farming, and Tourism. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 80,266 Crowns, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Museums have more touchscreens on display than artifacts, this summer's chart-toppers sound almost the same as last year's, war vets look after war animals, and tradesmen will knock 10% off their fees if customers pay cash. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Balervia's national animal is the Tiger, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Balervia is ranked 9,675^th in the world and 30^th in The Western Isles for Least Corrupt Governments, with 94.41 percentage of bribes refused.