Location: Ionia

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Holy State of Zymurgygenesis is a gargantuan, economically powerful nation, ruled by Brew Master with an even hand, and renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 22.183 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, liberal morass -- concentrates mainly on Commerce, although Education and Law & Order are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Brewery Hill. The average income tax rate is 32%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, followed by Gambling and Book Publishing.

Fur coats have become the latest fashion trend, the automotive industry soaks up huge government handouts, abortions are routinely performed in Zymurgygenesis's hospitals, and high-income earners pay a 100% tax rate. Crime is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Zymurgygenesis's national animal is the moose, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is presbyterian, and its currency is the Crown Royal.

Zymurgygenesis is ranked 21st in Ionia and 15,873rd in the world for Largest Mining Sector, scoring 4 on the Blue Sky Asbestos Index.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and