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“chu nghia cong san”

The Communist Empire of Kie is a gargantuan, economically powerful nation, ruled by Phạm Hùng with an even hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 11.461 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 juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and the Environment. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry.

More and more students are taking up a career in medicine, atheists and evolutionary biologists are fleeing the country like rats from a sinking ship, the automotive industry soaks up huge government handouts, and the fire protection service is wholly government-funded. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Kie's national animal is the Charlie, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Dong.

Kie is ranked 4th in the region and 52,653rd in the world for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector.