The Technocratic Republic of Barfleur is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Andrew II with an even hand, and remarkable for its frequent executions, sprawling nuclear power plants, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 2.845 billion Barfleurians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Administration, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of La Hogue. The average income tax rate is 74.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Barfleurian economy, worth 619 trillion kronor a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Information Technology, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an amazing 217,666 kronor, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Saying "don't do anything that Andrew II wouldn't do" doesn't exclude a great deal, the might of the entire Barfleurian Navy is focused on fifty bemused spear-throwing islanders, mathematicians are gathering an infinite number of beavers and typewriters to see if they can recreate the works of Max Barry, and asking a cutie their star sign is always met with withering scorn. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Barfleur's national animal is the beaver, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Barfleur is ranked 22,076^th in the world and 654^th in The East Pacific for Longest Average Lifespans, with 89.79 Years.