Location: Ixnay

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Empire of New Chalcedon is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Empress Eirena IV with an even hand, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed population of 10.106 billion enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Education, although Healthcare and Defence are secondary priorities. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Constantinopolis Secundus. The average income tax rate is 41%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Arms Manufacturing and Book Publishing.

It is illegal for police officers to carry out searches due to strict privacy laws, the airship business has been driven out of the country by strict regulations and high fines, the government has instituted 'traveller reservations' across the country, and the tenet of free speech is held dear. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. New Chalcedon's national animal is the eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Orthodox Christianity, and its currency is the Denarius.

New Chalcedon is ranked 8th in Ixnay and 85,095th in the world for Happiest Citizens, scoring 10 on the Relative Cheerfulness Rating.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and