The Republic of Blahalan is a huge, genial nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space, irreverence towards religion, and enforced nudity. The compassionate, democratic population of 604 million Blahalanians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The large, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 66.6%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Blahalanian economy, worth 60.5 trillion hajs a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Tourism, and Retail. Average income is an impressive 100,182 hajs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Teachers are dying as they attempt to read 500 word essays without pausing for breath, 3D printed organs are a breath of new life for the sick and elderly, fast-food chefs regularly win Health Innovation Awards for spitting on burgers, and government negotiators never forget to say "pretty please" when begging for custody of its criminals. Crime is totally unknown. Blahalan's national animal is the shark, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Blahalan is ranked 214,926^th in the world and 3,730^th in eta for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides, with 2.62 Rich To Poor Income Ratio.