The Democratic Republic of Barugat is a fledgling, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its irreverence towards religion. The democratic population of 6 million Barugatians 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 Welfare, Education, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 25.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Barugatian economy, worth 232 billion levs a year, is quite specialized and dominated by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Basket Weaving, and Information Technology. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 38,765 levs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.3 times as much as the poorest.

Universities now offer degrees in cycling etiquette, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, nudity is frowned upon, and military funding has been stripped back. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Barugat's national animal is the dove, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Barugat is ranked 234,951^st in the world and 174^th in Karma for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring -3.13 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.