The Armed State of Barxa is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Our Greatest Leader Ethan The Great with an even hand, and renowned for its rum-swilling pirates, strictly enforced bedtime, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 4.199 billion Barxans are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The medium-sized, corrupt government prioritizes Defense, although Industry, Education, and Law & Order are also considered important, while Spirituality and Welfare are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The average income tax rate is 54.8%.

The frighteningly efficient Barxan economy, worth 769 trillion Barxan Ringgits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Tourism. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an impressive 183,283 Barxan Ringgits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.0 times as much as the poorest.

Several inches are being added to first class seating, doctors accused of having no heart reply that cardiology isn't their speciality, political scientists despair as the national mascot election eclipses all others in voter enthusiasm, and would-be emigrants are told "abandon all hope all ye who would exit here". Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Barxa's national animal is the Golden Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Barxa is ranked 19,833^rd in the world and 535^th in The North Pacific for Most Patriotic, with 47.63 flags saluted per person per day.