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“Regnat Populus”

The Grand Duchy of San Sasnakra is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by Leader with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 7.042 billion are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, pro-business morass -- juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Education. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of San Sasnakra City. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing industries.

Organised sports are frowned upon as frivolous, citizens live in superstitious fear of the mysterious glowing clouds that float over San Sasnakra, elections have recently been reintroduced to San Sasnakra, and record sales of 'child-whacking sticks' have been recorded. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. San Sasnakra's national animal is the Razorback Hog, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Ducat.

San Sasnakra is ranked 1st in the region and 53,833rd in the world for Most Compassionate Citizens.