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“Laissez les bons temps rouler”

The Monarchie Constitutionnelle of Maurepas is a massive, economically powerful nation, ruled by King Louis I and XX with a fair hand, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 1.963 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, liberal government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Equality, and Defence. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Biloxi. The average income tax rate is 36%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Tourism and Automobile Manufacturing.

Red Swamp Crawfishs are considered a delicacy, the government is reining in public spending, citizens are regularly found digging for treasure in their gardens, and the Supreme Court vehemently protects civil rights and the right to privacy. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is crippling. Maurepas's national animal is the Red Swamp Crawfish, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Livre.

Maurepas is ranked 3rd in the region and 44,990th in the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry.