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“Eles temem a Serpente de Ouro”

The Constitutional Republic of Queimada Grande is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Presidente José da-Lança with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 1.368 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.

The small government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Healthcare. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Dourado Cidade. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Beef-Based Agriculture industries.

The automotive industry soaks up huge government handouts, the tenet of free speech is held dear, hundreds of thousands of convicts work as slaves in Queimada Grande's many privately-owned prisons, and major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Queimada Grande's national animal is the Dourado Fer-de-Lança, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Cruzeiro Brasileiro .

Queimada Grande is ranked 4th in the region and 4,167th in the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry.