Nation States

	The Most Serene Republic of Burncross "We may not be right, but at least we're relaxed"
UN Category: Democratic Socialists Civil Rights: Very Good Economy: Developing Political Freedoms: Good
Location: UGVM The Most Serene Republic of Burncross is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate population of 399 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 82%, and even higher for the wealthy. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out. Libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars, smoking is banned in public areas, the military frequently holds bake sales to raise funds, and the government is avowedly atheist. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Burncross's national animal is the kakapo, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the pobble bead. Burncross is ranked 3rd in the region and 22,970th in the world for Most Beautiful Environments. --------------- I've been playing NationStates for a while now, and it's as fun and occasionally thought provoking as ever. Anybody else going to give it a go?