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“Sic is persevero”

The Most Serene Republic of New Limacon is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed population of 6.331 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 is mainly concerned with Education, although Healthcare and Social Welfare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry.

All forms of advertising are banned, elevator music has been replaced by thrash metal played at maximum volume, college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys, and only the rich can afford the latest medical innovations. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. New Limacon's national animal is the pelican, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is a state secret, and its currency is the cos.

New Limacon is ranked 2nd in the region and 52,007th in the world for Most Godforsaken.