Location: Greater Dienstad

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Second Empire of Anemos Major is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by High Lord Thryn Erenthi I with an even hand, and remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 8.027 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 is mainly concerned with Defence, although Social Welfare and Law & Order are secondary priorities. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Anemos Rei. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 94%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

A niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up, same-sex marriages are increasingly common, anti-government political posters adorn every building like wallpaper, and Pinkerton agents are called in to forcibly break up white collar strikes. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Anemos Major's national animal is the Black Crested Wyvern, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Filerin.

Anemos Major is ranked 5th in Greater Dienstad and 13,336th in the world for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 9 on the Kitten Softness Rating.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and