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“Ab aeterno”

The Constitutional Monarchy of Katalijne is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Aeliana Katalijne with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed population of 1.564 billion 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, Healthcare, and Defence. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Katalijne City. The average income tax rate is 53%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Tourism industry, followed by Information Technology and Gambling.

Inheritance tax has recently been abolished, political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations, education and welfare spending are on the rise, and euthanasia is legal. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control. Katalijne's national animal is the hedgehog, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the dollar.

Katalijne is ranked 215th in the region and 17,492nd in the world for Largest Nations.