The Most Serene Republic of Barfleur is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Andreas Bellotti with an even hand, and renowned for its compulsory military service, daily referendums, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed population of 11.081 billion Barfleurians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, corrupt, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Administration, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of La Hogue. The average income tax rate is 92.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Barfleurian economy, worth a remarkable 3,362 trillion kronor a year, is mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Tourism, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an amazing 303,437 kronor, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Washing-up liquid looks and smells like baby poo, several inches are being added to first class seating, woke teenagers spontaneously burst into tears when thinking about the world's woes, and Barfleur is notorious for its citizens' infidelity. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Barfleur's national animal is the ram, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Barfleur is ranked 278,988^th in the world and 5,071^st in The East Pacific for Nicest Citizens, with 0.39 average smiles per day.