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The Learnt things the hard way of Cereskia

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The Learnt things the hard way of Cereskia is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Taliq Agung with an even hand, and renowned for its prohibition of alcohol, infamous sell-swords, and avant-garde cinema. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless, devout population of 2.259 billion Cereskians 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 large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Administration, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Astrana. The average income tax rate is 86.6%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Cereskian economy, worth 410 trillion Cereskian Pounds a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an impressive 181,774 Cereskian Pounds, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.5 times as much as the poorest.

The fattest folk in Cereskia look to be the happiest ones, the weather report is the prisoners' favourite programme, whipping posts and lashes have been transferred to the Historical Museum of Cereskian Embarrassments, and funerals are often rudely interrupted by juggling clowns shouting for volunteers from the audience. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Cereskia's national animal is the Peregrine Falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Pessimism.

Cereskia is ranked 24,406^th in the world and 1,221^st in The North Pacific for Lowest Crime Rates, with 78.22 Law-abiding Acts Per Hour.

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