Location: Elite Conservative Circuit

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Most Serene Republic of Lavergne is a gargantuan, devout nation, ruled by Leader with an even hand, and notable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 13.457 billion are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded, pro-business individuals juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Education. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Uranium Mining industries.

Commercial jingles have been ham-handedly forced into world renowned symphonies, commuter vessels have trouble staying afloat due to increased passengers, urban high-volume mailers now receive their mail via chauffeur-driven limousines, and ethnic minorities are often refused admission to some of the nation's best schools. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lavergne's national animal is the dog, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the hemp.

Lavergne is ranked 4th in Elite Conservative Circuit and 21,128th in the world for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 2 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and