Location: Jordia

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Holy Empire of The New Star is a colossal, economically powerful nation, ruled by The Holy Emperor Li with an even hand, and remarkable for its hatred of cheese. Its hard-nosed population of 8.164 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, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Defence, although Law & Order and Education are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Mount Goldentol. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

The government is spending millions on renovating the public transportation system, many parents are becoming frustrated with their children's choices in spouses, police officers have been re-kitted with designer uniforms and gold plated handcuffs, and naturists are jailed regularly for indecent exposure. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The New Star's national animal is the White Crane, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Buddhism, and its currency is the Pound.

The New Star is ranked 2nd in Jordia and 100,575th in the world for Shortest Average Lifespan, scoring -47 on the Bus Surprisal Index.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and