The Grand Duchy of Ebaq IX is a mammoth, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 5.607 billion Ebaq IXians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 12.9%.

The Ebaq IXian economy, worth 283 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Automobile Manufacturing, Basket Weaving, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 50,559 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ebaq IX's national animal is the Kitsune.

Ebaq IX is ranked 217,401^st in the world and 13^th in Blue Hell for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 799.71 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.