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The Democratic Republic of Artharnia

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The Democratic Republic of Artharnia is a huge, safe nation, notable for its compulsory military service, irreverence towards religion, and restrictive gun laws. The democratic population of 527 million Artharnians enjoy great social freedoms and frequent elections, where the majority of the populace regularly votes to increase its benefits at the expense of various hapless minorities.

The medium-sized, moralistic, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, although Welfare, Administration, and Healthcare are also considered important, while Spirituality receives no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Arthapharizarianoboa. The average income tax rate is 33.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient Artharnian economy, worth 19.7 trillion Fish a year, is quite specialized and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Pizza Delivery. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 37,287 Fish, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Red Cross demand for body bags is rising while sutures go unused, teachers regularly paddle unruly students, the single fish caught by Artharnian fishers last year is cited as evidence of Artharnia's thriving fisheries, and drugs containing the compound "oleum de serpens" are being sold to cancer patients. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Artharnia's national animal is the Macaw.

Artharnia is ranked 118,855^th in the world and 2,415^th in The North Pacific for Most Patriotic, with 14.53 flags saluted per person per day.

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