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The Democratic Republic of Golshingo is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Mike Delakus with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, smutty television, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-working, devout population of 3.082 billion Golshingoans 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 government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Administration, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Lexingham. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 42.3%.

The powerhouse Golshingoan economy, worth 209 trillion Decarnas a year, is quite specialized and dominated by the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Cheese Exports, Pizza Delivery, and Arms Manufacturing. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 67,852 Decarnas, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 245,370 per year while the poor average 13,390, a ratio of 18.3 to 1.

The military is on a massive recruiting drive in advance of an invasion of Brasilistan, Golshingoan diplomacy is by the book, the people's love for Mike Delakus is little more than self-preservation, and carpet bombing has decimated Brasilistan's landscape and population. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Golshingo's national animal is the falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Golshingo is ranked 302,551^st in the world and 1,510^th in Europe for Nudest, with 15 cheeks per square mile.