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“As democratic as the individual can afford.”

The Democratic Republic of Iceek is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its national health service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 375 million enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass -- juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Commerce. The average income tax rate is 40%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Tourism, Automobile Manufacturing, and Soda Sales industries.

Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, drunk drivers are sent to rehabilitation paid for by the government, a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up, and Iceek's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region. Crime is well under control. Iceek's national animal is the mutant ant, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the shilling.

Iceek is ranked 554th in the region and 34,713th in the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector.