The Kingdom of Balgharia is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its ubiquitous missile silos and compulsory military service. The devout population of 1.489 billion Balgharians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Spirituality, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Tsarigrad. The average income tax rate is 22.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Balgharian economy, worth 75.8 trillion Aspris a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Gambling, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 50,890 Aspris, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Hiding wrinkles with make-up is illegal, CEOs and corporate executives are frequently found striking for better stock options, mountain rescue missions can end with more people lost than found, and one-man canoes fitted with the latest tracking technology leave no room for one man. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Balgharia's national animal is the Lion, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Balgharia is ranked 233,851^st in the world and 3^rd in Kephria for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 666.36 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.