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The Republic of Major Tim is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its ban on automobiles. The hard-nosed population of 4.366 billion Major Timians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Education. The average income tax rate is 18.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Major Timian economy, worth 170 trillion pesos a year, is quite specialized and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Arms Manufacturing, and Gambling. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 39,101 pesos, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Citizens are enjoying a recent large cut in taxes, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, and the nation's arms dealers guarantee discretion and untraceable transactions. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Major Tim's national animal is the falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Major Tim is ranked 152,307^th in the world and 1^st in The Arcturus System for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 389.7 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.