The Republic of Baedan 17 is a small, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning lion population. The hard-working population of 29 million Baedan 17ians 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 juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 20.9%.

The Baedan 17ian economy, worth 1.21 trillion francs a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Pizza Delivery, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 41,606 francs, 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. Baedan 17's national animal is the lion.

Baedan 17 is ranked 102,576^th in the world and 677^th in Devide by Zero for Most Popular Tourist Destinations, with 481.91 Tourists Per Hour.