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“Solidarity of the Nation”

The Republic of Candelaria And Marquez is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by President Robyn Morton with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 6.604 billion 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 juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Law & Order. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Albrecht. The average income tax rate is 94%. A robust private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Book Publishing and Gambling.

A National Academy regulates grammar and usage, senior citizens can usually be found doing heavy manual labour, President Robyn Morton has just been declared ruler of Candelaria And Marquez in an international press conference, and Candelaria And Marquez has designated Albrecht as its capital city. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Candelaria And Marquez's national animal is the giant toad called Hope, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the reformed pound.

Candelaria And Marquez is ranked 12th in the region and 18,134th in the world for Largest Publishing Industry.