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“Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum”

The Republic of The New Malta is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 3.06 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.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Social Welfare. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Valletta City. The average income tax rate is 86%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Tourism industry, followed by Book Publishing and Information Technology.

Customs turn away those considered to have an unfavourable ethnicity, the Federal Council of The New Malta has been announced as the new Head of State, The New Malta's soft-touch approach to diplomacy has made it known as the 'push-over' of the region, and Red Cross demand for body bags are rising while sutures are decreasing. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The New Malta's national animal is the Rabbit, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Christianity - Catholicism , and its currency is the Euro.

The New Malta is ranked 528th in the region and 48,288th in the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector.