The Principality of Barchteinesta is a colossal, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 2.804 billion Barchteinestans enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The tiny, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 9.1%.

The strong Barchteinestan economy, worth 144 trillion florins a year, is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Soda Sales, and Trout Farming. Average income is 51,590 florins, with the richest citizens earning 5.4 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is moderate, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Barchteinesta's national animal is the cow.

Barchteinesta is ranked 257,310^th in the world and 1^st in The united phantom vanguard for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -6.32 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.