The Republic of Velabruck is a very large, genial nation, notable for its museums and concert halls, irreverence towards religion, and absence of drug laws. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 427 million Velabruckish hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The tiny, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Ardez. The average income tax rate is 9.3%.

The Velabruckish economy, worth 21.2 trillion euros a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 49,660 euros, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.2 times as much as the poorest.

Third world countries are rich in "I Love Ardez" t-shirts, wandering Velabruckish are known for their one-track minds, it is illegal to brush crumbs off your clothing outdoors, and same-sex marriages are increasingly common. Crime is well under control. Velabruck's national animal is the bat, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Velabruck is ranked 169,329^th in the world and 208^th in The League for Highest Average Incomes, with 49,660.86 Standard Monetary Units.