Location: Avalanchia

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Shadow State of Demonus Requiem is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by The Council of Shadows with an even hand, and renowned for its happy-go-lucky citizens. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 7.151 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded individuals is effectively ruled by the Department of Social Welfare, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and the Environment receiving almost no funds by comparison. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Crematoria. The average income tax rate is 12%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Tourism industry, followed by Arms Manufacturing and Gambling.

The government extracts trade concessions from poor nations in exchange for humanitarian aid, nude art is becoming wildly popular, meat-eating is frowned upon, and 'Mountain Doobie' is widely regarded as the nation's favourite drink. Crime is totally unknown. Demonus Requiem's national animal is the Wraith, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is non-existant, and its currency is the Blood Diamond.

Demonus Requiem is ranked 1st in Avalanchia and 3,333rd in the world for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 7 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and