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The Armed Republic of Aslanistan is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by God with an even hand, and notable for its hatred of cheese. Its hard-nosed population of 8.14 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 is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Healthcare and Defence are secondary priorities. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Monkeyshines. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Arms Manufacturing.

The armed forces are locked in an expensive and bloody war abroad to stamp out possible terrorists, the government has enacted freedom of information, children are sent to either religious or secular schools, and the automotive industry soaks up huge government handouts. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Aslanistan's national animal is the cat, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, its national religion is Shenanigans, and its currency is the wang.

Aslanistan is ranked 58th in the region and 2,586th in the world for Most Godforsaken.