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The United States of Daikus
"Created by the people the people alone rule"
UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Average
Economy: Fair
Political Freedoms: Some
Location: Elemental Realm
Regional Influence: Dominator

The United States of Daikus is a very large, safe nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed population of 198 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 30%, but much higher for the wealthy. A large private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Arms Manufacturing and Automobile Manufacturing.

The government's new 'Crime Can Fight Itself' policy appears to be backfiring rather badly, religious organizations are being forced to leave the country or pay income taxes like everybody else, notable individuals are granted land and titles, and the people of Daikus are renowned for their nihilistic attitudes. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Daikus's national animal is the Prinny, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Darkar.

Daikus is ranked 2nd in the region and 34,825th in the world for Largest Welfare Programs (per capita).

The Armed Republic of Ryuondo is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 461 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 83%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Gambling, Pizza Delivery, and Information Technology industries.

Bicyclists are banned from major roads, public loudspeakers constantly tell citizens they are "happy people", scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, and convicted felons are forced into slavery for their crimes. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Ryuondo's national animal is the rancor, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the wong diddly bong.

Ryuondo is ranked 2796th in the region and 46,880th in the world for Largest Agricultural Sector.

The Empire of Sal Torasia is a huge, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 215 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Law & Order, although Defence and Religion & Spirituality are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 54%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

A government program is underway to revitalize Sal Torasia's beaches, Red Cross demand for body bags are rising while sutures are decreasing, teenagers are sent to jail for being out too late, and children have taken to using semaphore in light of the recent mobile phone ban. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Sal Torasia's national animal is the orc, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the credit.

Sal Torasia is ranked 880th in the region and 21,620th in the world for Largest Agricultural Sector.