The Federation of Serlain States is a huge, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service, keen interest in outer space, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-working population of 547 million Serlains 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kuration. The average income tax rate is 45.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.
The powerhouse Serlain economy, worth 48.6 trillion seltaleks a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Basket Weaving, and Trout Farming. Average income is 88,886 seltaleks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.
No one born in Serlain States can fix a leaky faucet, many marriages go virtually unconsummated, paralegals spend all day Hewlett-Packing attorneys' law briefs, and counselors have to sign pledges supporting gay rights before they can speak to any patients. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Serlain States's national animal is the Serlain eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.
Serlain States is ranked 97,638th in the world and 46th in League of Sovereign Nations for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens, with 51 Whatever.
National Happenings
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Serlain States, counselors have to sign pledges supporting gay rights before they can speak to any patients.
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Serlain States, paralegals spend all day Hewlett-Packing attorneys' law briefs.
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Serlain States, many marriages go virtually unconsummated.
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Serlain States, no one born in Serlain States can fix a leaky faucet.
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Serlain States, almost every singles' party has a clergy and courtesans theme.
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Serlain States, several citizens have complained about scientists abducting their pets for experimentation.
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Serlain States, sweet-toothed Serlains have been left penniless by the VAT on candy.
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Serlain States, graffiti graces every city's streets.
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Serlain States, Leader is famed for giving great back rubs.
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Serlain States, family isn't who you're born with but who you abandon in foreign countries.
World Assembly
Endorsements Received: None.