The Grand Duchy of Cilia is a huge, safe nation, renowned for its compulsory military service and restrictive gun laws. The democratic, devout population of 969 million Cilians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The relatively small government prioritizes Spirituality, with Defense, Law & Order, and Education also on the agenda, while Industry and Environment aren't funded at all. The average income tax rate is 19.1%, but much higher for the wealthy.
The sizeable but inefficient Cilian economy, worth 35.7 trillion The Cillan Marks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Arms Manufacturing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 36,801 The Cillan Marks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.
Elderly prisoners with severe dementia are reminded hourly that they are evil people by helpful nurse-wardens, appendix transplant figures have recently doubled, Cilia is increasingly belligerent on the international stage, and Little League matches are often attended by riot police with water cannon... just in case. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Cilia's national animal is the Blue Eyed Eagle.
Cilia is ranked 235,193rd in the world and 1st in Roses Without Prickles for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 19.12 Effective Tax Rate.
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Cilia's influence in Roses Without Prickles rose from "Powerbroker" to "Dominator".
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Cilia's influence in Roses Without Prickles fell from "Power" to "Powerbroker".
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Cilia's influence in Roses Without Prickles rose from "Powerbroker" to "Power".
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Cilia's influence in Roses Without Prickles rose from "Eminence Grise" to "Powerbroker".
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Cilia lodged a message on the Roses Without Prickles Regional Message Board.
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Cilia's influence in Roses Without Prickles rose from "Enforcer" to "Eminence Grise".
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Cilia's influence in Roses Without Prickles rose from "Dealmaker" to "Enforcer".
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Cilia's influence in Roses Without Prickles rose from "Instigator" to "Dealmaker".
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Cilia's influence in Roses Without Prickles rose from "Contender" to "Instigator".
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Cilia's influence in Roses Without Prickles rose from "Negotiator" to "Contender".