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The Forbidden Kingdom of East Hylia is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its devotion to social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 8.128 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 devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Equality and Healthcare receiving almost no funds by comparison. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Cahokia. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Soda Sales industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Cheese Exports.

Newspapers may not print any negative stories about the government, eminent domain has been abolished, tax evaders are regularly visited by agents of the East Hylia Blood Tithe, and small businesses are gobbled up almost daily by corporate giants. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. East Hylia's national animal is the octorock, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the rupee.

East Hylia is ranked 85th in the region and 49,742nd in the world for Best Weather.