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The Republic of Sarennova is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Emanuel Acosta with an even hand, and renowned for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate population of 1.742 billion are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Equality, and Law & Order. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Espet. The average income tax rate is 76%, and even higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is dominated by the Tourism industry.

The government is spending millions on renovating the public transportation system, the 'kind of scrawny' 500 meter hurdle is a popular event, a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up, and citizens must have a license to operate a computer. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Sarennova's national animal is the Bull, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Saren.

Sarennova is ranked 156th in NationStates and 88,134th in the world for Shortest Average Lifespan, scoring -20 on the Bus Surprisal Index.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and