The Dominion of Bourges is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service, complete absence of social welfare, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 229 million Bourgesians are free to succeed or fail in life on their own merits; the successful tend to enjoy an opulent (but moralistic) lifestyle, while the failures can be seen crowding out most jails.

The tiny, moralistic, pro-business government prioritizes Spirituality, with Defense and Law & Order also on the agenda, while Social Policy and Welfare aren't funded at all. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.8%.

The very strong Bourgesian economy, worth 17.0 trillion francs a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Automobile Manufacturing, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 74,155 francs, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 254,408 per year while the poor average 15,864, a ratio of 16.0 to 1.

The alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit, remote-control hang-gliding scarecrows patrol the skies to keep songbirds from leaving the nation's borders, genetic researchers have been expelled, and visiting dignitaries often end up cuddling in the hot tub with Leader. Crime is moderate, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Bourges's national animal is the bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Bourges is ranked 269,500^th in the world and 32^nd in Cities for Nudest, with 51.75 cheeks per square mile.