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The Empire of Goblin 3 is a titanic, efficient nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, compulsory military service, and smutty television. The hard-nosed, democratic population of 12.902 billion Goblin 3ians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Industry, and Education. The average income tax rate is 20.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Goblin 3ian economy, worth 750 trillion kronor a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Automobile Manufacturing, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. Average income is 58,150 kronor, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

The nation's nuclear defence policy is to "turn the other cheek", hordes of tourists are ruining the environment, politicians are often found scavenging bins at night to supplement their income, and open-heart surgery is taught in seminaries. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Goblin 3's national animal is the kiwi, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Goblin 3 is ranked 200,789^th in the world and 20^th in Gobbotopia for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring -1 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.