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The Republic of Axal is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Thomas Whitcher with an even hand, and remarkable for its compulsory military service, daily referendums, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 3.645 billion Axalians 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 relatively small government prioritizes Defense, with Industry, Law & Order, and Spirituality also on the agenda, while Environment and Welfare are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Alworth. The average income tax rate is 20.3%.

The powerhouse Axalian economy, worth 320 trillion dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, and Information Technology. Black market activity is notable. Average income is 87,925 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.7 times as much as the poorest.

Murder suspects plead the 'there was a rat beneath his chef's hat' defense, a good deed is rewarded with a thank you note attached to a deportation order, mosh pits are a common phenomenon in Thomas Whitcher's political rallies, and bus shelters seem to be designed to let rain in. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control, thanks to a capable police force. Axal's national animal is the eagle, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution, and its national religion is Christianity.

Axal is ranked 216,834^th in the world and 5^th in Universal Dream Network for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -4.84 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.