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“In Licentia , pro Licentia , pro Scientia , pro Justici”

The Commonwealth of San Martiano is a huge, devout nation, remarkable for its sprawling nuclear power plants. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 442 million 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 large government concentrates mainly on Education, although Religion & Spirituality and Healthcare are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 21%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Tourism and Woodchip Exports.

The government has started a campaign to crack down on road rage and encourage alternate means of commuting, students are known to arrive at school in their pyjamas, the government has instituted 'traveller reservations' across the country, and anti-government web sites are springing up. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. San Martiano's national animal is the cougar, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Commonwealth Mark.

San Martiano is ranked 37th in the region and 1,960th in the world for Happiest Citizens.