The Republic of Isabelle is a mammoth, cultured nation, renowned for its daily referendums, infamous sell-swords, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed population of 9.189 billion Isabelleans are prohibited from doing almost everything except voting, which they do timidly and conservatively.

The medium-sized, moralistic government prioritizes Defense, although Education, Administration, and Law & Order are also considered important, while Spirituality and International Aid aren't funded at all. The average income tax rate is 28.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Isabellean economy, worth 715 trillion kronor a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Arms Manufacturing. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 77,821 kronor, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Trade policy consists of ganging up on the new guy, a large concrete wall is being built around the country's borders, factories place endangered birds in their rafters in pursuit of government protections, and politicians constantly ring their voters to remind them how good a job they're doing. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Isabelle's national animal is the sheep, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Isabelle is ranked 270,232^nd in the world and 105^th in Serenity for Nicest Citizens, with 2.14 average smiles per day.