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“Non illigitamus carborundum”

The Kingdom of Osarius is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by King Benni the Benevolent with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 7.247 billion enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.

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 Education, Healthcare, and Social Equality. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Burningham. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 44%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

Large areas of Osarius are not accessible by the public, soylent products are an expensive commodity due to a lack of volunteers, the country's famous rainforests are being bulldozed by the mining industry, and the government seeks peaceful forum with terrorists. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is moderate, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Osarius's national animal is the Phoenix, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Osarian Credit.

Osarius is ranked 58th in the region and 48,144th in the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector.