Location: Hellenic Civilization

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Queendom of Arahova is a colossal, socially progressive nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 9 billion enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Equality, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 25%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Basket Weaving, Uranium Mining, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales industries.

All footpaths have tollbooths, radio shows frequently feature people denouncing religion, the poor are often seen pale and dizzy after selling their blood to make ends meet, and fur coats have become the latest fashion trend. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Arahova's national animal is the girl, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the snow.

Arahova is ranked 142nd in Hellenic Civilization and 57,657th in the world for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring -3 on the Kitten Softness Rating.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and