The Republic of Rombat is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Kepler Hart with an even hand, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls, infamous sell-swords, and keen interest in outer space. The compassionate, democratic population of 4.321 billion Rombatians 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 Industry, Administration, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kör. The average income tax rate is 70.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Rombatian economy, worth 559 trillion Dans a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Retail, Book Publishing, and Uranium Mining. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 129,572 Dans, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Rombatians believe a soft answer turneth away wrath but punitive punishment is much more fun, government leaders testify at international tribunals on why the sun went out, lip-readers are often left perplexed by political rallies, and public toilets are famed for their rear entries. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Rombat's national animal is the Horse, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Orthodoxy.

Rombat is ranked 317,373^rd in the world and 47^th in Gypsy Lands for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 21.22 on the Bus Surprisal Index.