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“We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx.”

The National Royal Republic of Nitramda is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by Bahnhof with an even hand, and renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 5.806 billion are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Education. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Nitramda Royal Capital City. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 70%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

Citizens must pay to enjoy Nitramda's pristine beaches, 'Mountain Doobie' is widely regarded as the nation's favourite drink, the country has been 'going shopping' by annexing nearby nations for their resources, and leather-clad individuals can be seen walking their slaves in public parks. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Nitramda's national animal is the Penguin, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Podchukian dollar.

Nitramda is ranked 641st in the region and 37,645th in the world for Smartest Citizens.