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“Enjoy The Beauty Of Yourself”

The Democratic Republic of Chedonia is a gargantuan, safe nation, renowned for its keen interest in outer space. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 14.117 billion love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Equality, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

Bizarre-looking creatures called 'sealdogs' dominate wildlife preserves, citizens must have a license to operate a computer, elevator music has been replaced by thrash metal played at maximum volume, and a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Chedonia's national animal is the seal, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the chardan.

Chedonia is ranked 147th in the region and 48,384th in the world for Rudest Citizens.