The Republic of Palancia is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Jonas Davidson with an even hand, and notable for its parental licensing program, pith helmet sales, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, hard-working, devout population of 3.664 billion Palancians 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 prioritizes Defense, with Education, Industry, and Environment also on the agenda, while Spirituality isn't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Valencia. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 42.5%.

The powerhouse Palancian economy, worth 258 trillion Palancian Dollars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is 70,593 Palancian Dollars, with the richest citizens earning 5.8 times as much as the poorest.

Libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars, conspiracy theorists allege Valencia's new subway map resembles Satanic symbols, citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns, and EpiPen sales have skyrocketed. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Palancia's national animal is the Pheasant, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Christianity.

Palancia is ranked 79,621^st in the world and 114^th in New Western Empire for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 759.22 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.