The Republic of Flashbacks is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws, complete absence of social welfare, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 16 million Flashbacksians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Defense, with Industry, Healthcare, and Public Transport also on the agenda, while Spirituality and International Aid are ignored. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4.2%.

The strong Flashbacksian economy, worth 984 billion One world currencies a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 61,502 One world currencies, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 396,390 per year while the poor average 3,855, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a major problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. Flashbacks's national animal is the Soldier, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Flashbacks is ranked 38,670^th in the world and 1^st in Warzone for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 58,919.67 Standard Monetary Units.