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“Je me souviens”

The Republique of Quebec is a gargantuan, safe nation, remarkable for its anti-smoking policies. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 15.689 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded individuals concentrates mainly on Education, although Social Welfare and the Environment are secondary priorities. Income tax is unheard of. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Book Publishing.

Meat-eating is frowned upon, citizens are allowed to rise or fall based on their own merits, the government seizes all major gold finds, and a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Quebec's national animal is the Harfang des neiges, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the dollars.

Quebec is ranked 24th in the region and 52,118th in the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector.