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The Republic of Niristan

“Every man for freedom”

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The Republic of Niristan is a huge, cultured nation, notable for its avowedly heterosexual populace, compulsory military service, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 301 million Niris are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, moralistic government prioritizes Defense, with Education, Law & Order, and Environment also on the agenda, while International Aid receives no funds. The average income tax rate is 22.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Nirian economy, worth 23.7 trillion Niri Dollars a year, is broadly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Uranium Mining. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 78,689 Niri Dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The welfare administration's new sweeping authority has forced the poor and needy to shop from pre-approved grocery lists, it takes a village to catch a criminal, fireworks and other big bangs are forbidden during the newest public holiday, and professional athletes can't see balls amid the deluge of advertisements. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Niristan's national animal is the White Tailed Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Niristan is ranked 42,215^th in the world and 590^th in Europe for Most Beautiful Environments, with 730.75 pounds of wildlife per square mile.

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