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The Republic of Steium is a gargantuan, genial nation, ruled by President Rhea Caedo with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, otherworldly petting zoo, and daily referendums. The compassionate, cheerful, devout population of 10.639 billion Steians 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 Administration, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of York. The average income tax rate is 98.0%.

The frighteningly efficient Steian economy, worth a remarkable 2,389 trillion Ducats a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 224,602 Ducats, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Ill and injured visitors in Steium have to walk it off until they return home, some of the country's most famous photographers are animals, children as young as six shock their parents by coming out of the closet, and Pater Maxxmas is said to deliver self-judgment rather than silver jewellery. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Steium's national animal is the Dragon, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Steium is ranked 37,143^rd in the world and 119^th in Europeia for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry, scoring 5,138.65 on the Spitz-Pollish Productivity Index.