The Commonwealth of Walbardian is a small, safe nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. The hard-working population of 29 million Walbardianians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Defense, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 17.2%.

The strong Walbardianian economy, worth 1.57 trillion Viras a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Automobile Manufacturing, and Trout Farming. Average income is 54,219 Viras, with the richest citizens earning 5.1 times as much as the poorest.

The alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Walbardian's national animal is the Lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Walbardian is ranked 148,704^th in the world and 38^th in The Empire of Walbard for Highest Average Incomes, with 54,219.82 Standard Monetary Units.