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The Republic of JohnLewis is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 565 million love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 48%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Gambling.

Voting is voluntary. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. JohnLewis's national animal is the xmas mouse, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the gift vouchers.

JohnLewis is ranked 7th in the region and 37,785th in the world for Happiest Citizens.