Location: The British Empire

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The Holy and Serene Empire of GrandKirche is a massive, devout nation, ruled by Sir Charles Murton with an even hand, and remarkable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 2.961 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 is mainly concerned with Defence, although Education and Social Equality are secondary priorities. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of St Mary's Port. The average income tax rate is 70%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Tourism, and Arms Manufacturing industries.

Citizens are regularly found digging for treasure in their gardens, scenic mountain valleys are flooded with water as damming projects get underway, political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations, and new safety regulations require all cars manufactured in GrandKirche to be bombproof. Crime is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. GrandKirche's national animal is the Magpie, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Primitive Methodism, and its currency is the Church Farthing.

GrandKirche is ranked 7th in The British Empire and 10,020th in the world for Most Influential, scoring 39 on the Soft Power Disbursement Rating.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and