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UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Average
The People's Republic of Empty Beer Bottles is a huge, economically powerful nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 201 million 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.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Defence, although Education and Law & Order are secondary priorities. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 44%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Woodchip Exports and Arms Manufacturing.
The nation has an international reputation for compassion, all writing must pass a censorship board before being allowed on the shelves, retirement homes are often fitted with luxurious suites, and referenda can be called for any law at the request of at least one third of the voting population. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Empty Beer Bottles's national animal is the Bearded Yak and its currency is the Bottle Cap.
Empty Beer Bottles is ranked 13th in the region and 46,429th in the world for Largest Manufacturing Sector.
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