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“Ab aeterno”

The Constitutional Monarchy of Katalijne is a massive, socially progressive nation, ruled by Aeliana Katalijne with an even hand, and renowned for its irreverence towards religion. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 1.376 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 Healthcare, Education, and Social Equality. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Katalijne City. The average income tax rate is 46%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Tourism industry, followed by Information Technology and Gambling.

Politicians are losing their jobs in a plan to make the government 'leaner and fitter', Members of Parliament operate under a PAYE scheme, heavy industry must go to expensive lengths to dispose of waste, and the children of Katalijne are often remarked upon for their cheery attitude to extreme violence. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low. 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 1440th in the region and 28,000th in the world for Highest Unemployment Rates.