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The Dominion of The House of Valles is a massive, socially progressive nation, renowned for its anti-smoking policies. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 1.671 billion live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, corrupt morass -- juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Equality, and Healthcare. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of San Valentino. The average income tax rate is 15%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, followed by Gambling and Woodchip Exports.

'Mountain Doobie' is widely regarded as the nation's favourite drink, citizens are enjoying a recent large cut in taxes, the children of The House of Valles are often remarked upon for their cheery attitude to extreme violence, and the army is returning some law and order to the streets. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is crippling, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. The House of Valles's national animal is the unicorn, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the celestri.

The House of Valles is ranked 1100th in the region and 27,861st in the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry.