The Republic of Bys is a large, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 118 million Bysians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Spirituality. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 22.7%.

The strong Bysian economy, worth 5.93 trillion rubles a year, is dominated by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 50,213 rubles, with the richest citizens earning 7.5 times as much as the poorest.

Crime, especially youth-related, is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Bys's national animal is the dove.

Bys is ranked 141,422^nd in the world and 3^rd in Three Letter Words for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 38,814.94 Standard Monetary Units.