The Republic of Bkue is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Joe with an iron fist, and notable for its museums and concert halls, sprawling nuclear power plants, and keen interest in outer space. The cynical, devout population of 4.929 billion Bkueans are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The large, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Law & Order, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bkuia. The average income tax rate is 70.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Bkuean economy, worth 587 trillion dollars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Trout Farming, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 119,251 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

Joe's media campaigns take a hiatus around exam week, top gamblers bet against seedy hoopers, the nation's declaring that sharing nukes is caring, and wars of expansion are described as "peacekeeping operations". Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Bkue's national animal is the beaver, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Christianity.

Bkue is ranked 39,895^th in the world and 26^th in Lone Wolves United for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 70.48 Effective Tax Rate.