Bulgovia did not regain its independence until Communism fell, although it did not become aware of its independence until 1996, when a traveling furnuncle speculator stumbled upon the country and told them the news. Presently it encourages free enterprise and has started up a modestly successful economy based on trout and the sale of reed towelettes. Political divisions have since emerged, and fierce debates are presently being conducted in Parliament over whether Kirk or Picard should be on the new coinage.