The Republic of Branulia is a small, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its sprawling nuclear power plants. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 36 million Branulians 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 Spirituality, Education, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 9.6%.

The thriving Branulian economy, worth 2.99 trillion crosses a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Basket Weaving, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 82,983 crosses, with the richest citizens earning 5.2 times as much as the poorest.

It is quite common for bar patrons to discuss Wittgenstein over cordials and games of backgammon, the government prefers to kill off its enemies by peaceful means, heavily subsidised Branulian baskets litter the streets of Edoca, and airport security is provided by private companies. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Branulia's national animal is the harpy, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Branulia is ranked 102,363^rd in the world and 191^st in Edoca for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 1,378.26 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.