The Principality of Burnesia is a mammoth, efficient nation, ruled by Prince Du Burnesia with an even hand, and remarkable for its daily referendums, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and absence of drug laws. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 7.905 billion Burnesians 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 Education, Law & Order, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Torĕs. The average income tax rate is 9.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Burnesian economy, worth 742 trillion Crowns a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Retail, Book Publishing, and Trout Farming. Average income is 93,908 Crowns, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

The number of students attending university has reached a record high, visiting dignitaries often end up cuddling in the hot tub with Prince Du Burnesia, Burnesians are regularly fired for looking at MyFace during their lunch breaks, and access to the woods is only granted to those who bring a small shrubbery. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Burnesia's national animal is the Peacock, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Burnesia is ranked 84,881^st in the world and 87^th in Empire of Great Britain for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 1,140.05 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.