The Republic of Greater Bearlandia is a huge, socially progressive nation, notable for its compulsory military service, smutty television, and irreverence towards religion. The democratic population of 209 million Greater Bearlandians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The large, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 41.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Greater Bearlandian economy, worth 9.52 trillion Silver Moose a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Basket Weaving, and Retail. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 45,562 Silver Moose, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Enemy navies sail within bombardment range of major coastal cities with impunity, 'Mountain Doobie' is widely regarded as the nation's favourite drink, a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up, and concert halls sport signs proclaiming "No Shorts, Sandals or Swastikas". Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Greater Bearlandia's national animal is the Sun Bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Greater Bearlandia is ranked 194,303^rd in the world and 66^th in Krasnaya for Highest Wealthy Incomes, with 60,659 Standard Monetary Units.