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The Federal Monarchy of The Vanic Imperium is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Emperor Steinarr of Vanaheim with an even hand, and notable for its daily referendums, free-roaming dinosaurs, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, democratic, cheerful population of 10.849 billion Vanians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Vígiheim. The average income tax rate is 99.0%.

The frighteningly efficient Vanic economy, worth a remarkable 3,880 trillion Vaniis a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an amazing 357,679 Vaniis, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Schoolchildren on field trips are asked what torture means to them, shoppers have literally had their hands full since plastic bags were banned, the government subsidises medicines of mass destruction, and the acceptance of acupuncture and other alternative therapies has needled the scientific community. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Vanic Imperium's national animal is the Vanic Snowmound Bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

The Vanic Imperium is ranked 219,129^th in the world and 860^th in the Pacific for Largest Black Market, with 319 billion Standard Monetary Units.