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The Ancient Sentinel of Venmere

“Per Ardua ad Astra”

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The Ancient Sentinel of Venmere is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Wilhelm Crane with an even hand, and notable for its compulsory military service, daily referendums, and triple-decker prams. The hard-nosed, devout population of 8.287 billion Venmereans 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, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Alcuta. The average income tax rate is 71.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Venmerean economy, worth a remarkable 1,722 trillion Silvers a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 207,798 Silvers, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Builders across Venmere are blocked up with orders for new public loos, international tensions are high as Venmere threatens any government with the audacity to arrest its citizens, the government is known to care more about its buildings than its people, and the optimally efficient parking strategy for business commuters is referred to as the "traveling salesman problem". Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Venmere's national animal is the Peregrine Falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Venmere is ranked 289,968^th in the world and 66^th in 001 Alpha Prime for Nicest Citizens, with 0.21 average smiles per day.

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