The Grand Duchy of Buchbach is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Grand Duke Clemems Buchbach with an even hand, and renowned for its complete lack of prisons, public floggings, and prohibition of alcohol. The quiet, industrious population of 1.24 billion Buchishes 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 Education, Defense, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kersten. The average income tax rate is 33.6%.

The Buchbachian economy, worth 56.2 trillion Blanches a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Cheese Exports, and Information Technology. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 45,309 Blanches, with the richest citizens earning 5.3 times as much as the poorest.

The wearing and manufacture of fur apparel is banned, the navy is chrome-plating its battleships to prevent rust, politicians are often found scavenging bins at night to supplement their income, and crackheads chase drug-loaded drones in hopes of a lucky drop. Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Buchbach's national animal is the Bever, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Buchbach is ranked 135,751^st in the world and 93^rd in Lands End for Highest Food Quality, scoring 17.19 on the Meeshlin-Starr Index.