The Republic of Republic of Berne is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its frequent executions, zero percent divorce rate, and ritual sacrifices. The hard-working, devout population of 1.125 billion Republic of Berneans are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Law & Order. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 26.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Republic of Bernean economy, worth 135 trillion Ducats a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Information Technology, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 120,227 Ducats, with the richest citizens earning 7.2 times as much as the poorest.

The main interest rates change daily based on the latest news story, the government regularly hires contractors to construct high rise apartments, the nation is committed to nuclear rearmament, and women who walk into the ladies' changing room are accused of being Peeping Toms. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Republic of Berne's national animal is the Bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Republic of Berne is ranked 105,071^st in the world and 118^th in Novaya Zemlya for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 2,164.43 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.