The Republic of Brigitte is a mammoth, efficient nation, renowned for its lack of airports, remarkably easy parental licensing program, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, devout population of 8.78 billion Brigitteans 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 Administration, Defense, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 39.8%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Brigittean economy, worth 648 trillion credits a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Uranium Mining, Information Technology, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 73,909 credits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Delivery truck companies use hospital parking lots to store 16-wheelers, many parents are becoming frustrated with their children's choices in spouses, children asking questions about science are referred to relevant sections in religious texts, and it ain't easy to be green enough to be imported into Brigitte. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force. Brigitte's national animal is the operative, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Brigitte is ranked 228,352^nd in the world and 2,894^th in Remembrance for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring -3.53 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.