The Republic of PBB 208 is a large, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning horse population. The hard-working population of 171 million PBB 208ians 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 25.6%.

The PBB 208ian economy, worth 6.41 trillion lire a year, is quite specialized and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Cheese Exports, and Information Technology. Average income is 37,472 lire, 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. PBB 208's national animal is the horse.

PBB 208 is ranked 258,462^nd in the world and 17^th in Project Birdbrain for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -6.32 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.