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The United Nordic Dukedoms of Baltashia is a massive, socially progressive nation, ruled by Grand Thane Burkhard I with an even hand, and renowned for its happy-go-lucky citizens. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 2.505 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Social Equality. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Jorsburg. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 65%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Tourism and Book Publishing.

The nation is experiencing a severe shortage of sporting events, the Baltashia Enquirer offers weekly cash prizes for 'most blasphemous song, story, or cartoon', it is mandatory to learn evolution in schools, and the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Baltashia's national animal is the stallion, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the krest.

Baltashia is ranked 4th in the region and 822nd in the world for Most Godforsaken.