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The United Islamic Republic of Fahadia is a colossal, devout nation, ruled by Prime Minister Fahad with an even hand, and renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 6.722 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 juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Religion & Spirituality. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Fahadabad. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Book Publishing.

Fahadia's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region, citizens must pay to enjoy Fahadia's pristine beaches, college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys, and euthanasia is illegal. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Fahadia's national animal is the camel, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Sunni Islam, and its currency is the Fahadian Dinar.

Fahadia is ranked 41st in the region and 48,551st in the world for Best Weather.