Location: Warzone Australia

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Confederacy of Nirhon is a massive, socially progressive nation, ruled by Leader with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 1.264 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 is mainly concerned with Education, although Healthcare and Social Equality are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Einarth. The average income tax rate is 59%. A large private sector is dominated by the Woodchip Exports industry.

Schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students, all major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras, the national Police Academies have dedicated infant wings, and the government has declined to declare any particular religion as its 'official' one. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Nirhon's national animal is the Wyvern, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Plana.

Nirhon is ranked 9th in Warzone Australia and 66,582nd in the world for Shortest Average Lifespan, scoring -14 on the Bus Surprisal Index.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and