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The Democratic States of Strongest Krachtlanden is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Hendrik-Jan van Norel with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, pith helmet sales, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate population of 1.172 billion Strongest Krachtlandenians 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, Law & Order, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Metropolis of Dapperstad. The average income tax rate is 34.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Strongest Krachtlandenian economy, worth 96.0 trillion Natiegolds a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Woodchip Exports, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 81,918 Natiegolds, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Dutch Calvinism has been named as Strongest Krachtlanden's national religion, immigrants who don't like the taste of Strongest Krachtlandenian Turnip Chips are immediately deported, the best way to be heard in politics is to speak softly and carry a big comedy prop, and homeless people dying of starvation are thought to be a necessary cost of preventing terrorism. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Strongest Krachtlanden's national animal is the Crowned Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Dutch Calvinism.

Strongest Krachtlanden is ranked 33,872^nd in the world and 71^st in The League for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 52.44 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.