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The Empire of Sal Torasia is a huge, devout nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 244 million 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."

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, moralistic government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Defence and Religion & Spirituality are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 66%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Furniture Restoration.

Public loudspeakers constantly tell citizens they are "happy people", phone taps are frequently carried out by the police, postmen have been arrested in job lots for selling junk mail as home insulation, and several citizens have complained about scientists abducting their pets for experimentation. 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 1564th in the region and 35,220th in the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.

The Armed Republic of Ryuondo is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 492 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 juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Public Transport. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 87%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Gambling, Pizza Delivery, and Information Technology industries.

A massive campaign is underway to ensure the race of Ryuondo remains pure, the controversial show 'Who Wants to be an Immigrant?' has become wildly popular, the government is notorious for leaving citizens with almost nothing from their inheritance, and guns are banned. 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 595th in the region and 14,029th in the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.