The Commonwealth of Blake VIII is a massive, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 1.997 billion Blake VIIIians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 14.8%.

The Blake VIIIian economy, worth 96.3 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Automobile Manufacturing, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 48,231 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Blake VIII's national animal is the Kitsune, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Blake VIII is ranked 241,805^th in the world and 172^nd in Lesbian for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 838.41 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.