The Republic of Vlake is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 3.56 billion Vlakeans 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 tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, although Welfare, Healthcare, and Public Transport are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.4%.

The strong Vlakean economy, worth 137 trillion flakies a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Cheese Exports, and Tourism. Average income is 38,727 flakies, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 238,567 per year while the poor average 2,735, a ratio of 87.2 to 1.

Vlake has designated Vlake City as its capital city, the tenet of free speech is held dear, the long arm of the law possesses a rather slow hand, and the government awards prizes to television shows featuring stereotype-breaking minority roles. Crime is a major problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. Vlake's national animal is the flaky, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Vlake is ranked 296,317^th in the world and 6^th in Viserian Peninsula for Highest Poor Incomes, with 2,735.94 Standard Monetary Units.