Location: Europe

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Holy Empire of Empireo is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Fareyus with an even hand, and remarkable for its irreverence towards religion. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 1.072 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 juggles the competing demands of Education, Defence, and Healthcare. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Neo Enthelion. The average income tax rate is 59%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

Corporations cut costs by taking away safety-features on their products, cremation is compulsory for the deceased, a well-funded social safety net protects the unfortunate, and it is illegal for police officers to carry out searches due to strict privacy laws. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Empireo's national animal is the invisible Pink Unicorn, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Trolling, and its currency is the Indulgence.

Empireo is ranked 98th in Europe and 12,735th in the world for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 3 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and