The Republic of WBTS is a fledgling, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning TV population. The hard-working population of 5 million WBTSians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 15.2%.

The WBTSian economy, worth 239 billion dollars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 47,809 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. WBTS's national animal is the TV, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

WBTS is ranked 31,267^th in the world and 151^st in the Plains of Perdition for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 4,511.14 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.