The Federal Republic of Western Balkania is a small, socially progressive nation, notable for its museums and concert halls, daily referendums, and irreverence towards religion. The democratic population of 29 million West Balkanians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government prioritizes Education, although Welfare, Administration, and Healthcare are also considered important, while Spirituality and Law & Order aren't funded at all. The average income tax rate is 21.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong West Balkan economy, worth 1.61 trillion Euros a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Book Publishing, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 55,615 Euros, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Feuilletons can only be deciphered with a Galliennais dictionary, birth rates have hit an all-time low, visiting dignitaries make excuses to leave functions early and head to the nearest pub, and Air Western Balkania is rumored to receive more government funding than the West Balkan Air Force. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Western Balkania's national animal is the Double-Headed Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Western Balkania is ranked 118,337^th in the world and 520^th in Europe for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 1,164.48 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.