Location: United Kingdom

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The People's Republic of Alversia is a gargantuan, genial nation, ruled by Sammi Owens with an even hand, and renowned for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 10.329 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

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 Defence. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Illesia City. The average income tax rate is 91%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Tourism industry.

Red Cross demand for body bags are rising while sutures are decreasing, programmes of questionable content are shown at peak-hours, citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked, and crime suspects are forced to submit to blood testing. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Alversia's national animal is the Wolf, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Sedar.

Alversia is ranked 7th in United Kingdom and 1,854th in the world for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 64 on the Kitten Softness Rating.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and