The Republic of Garbelia 5 is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its infamous sell-swords and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, democratic population of 4.587 billion Garbelia 5ians love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The large, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 49.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The large but underdeveloped Garbelia 5ian economy, worth 127 trillion lire a year, is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Soda Sales, and Cheese Exports. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 27,817 lire, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Old warplanes and tanks that break down can't be repaired since no one makes the parts anymore, organisations with 800 in their phone number are often raided by special forces, jury duty means front row seats to a spectacular show, and workers tend to schedule naps during all-hands meetings. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Garbelia 5's national animal is the parrot, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Garbelia 5 is ranked 119,753^rd in the world and 5,687^th in Balder for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 646.63 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.