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“Desdividettía e Desparratettía”

The United Kingdom of Brutland and Norden is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by King Kyle II with an even hand, and remarkable for its anti-smoking policies. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 6.874 billion enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kingsville. The average income tax rate is 68%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Book Publishing and Beef-Based Agriculture.

Government officials frequently cut taxes as a distraction from antics with their secretaries, Brutland and Norden has designated Kingsville as its capital city, King Kyle II has just been declared ruler of Brutland and Norden in an international press conference, and the government has declined to declare any particular religion as its 'official' one. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Brutland and Norden's national animal is the Brute cow, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the livro.

Brutland and Norden is ranked 2134th in the region and 46,391st in the world for Highest Unemployment Rates.