Difference between revisions of "Astereon"
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The Armed Republic of Astereon is a small, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of | + | The Armed Republic of Astereon is a small, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 9 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources." |
| − | The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 19%, but much higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing, Trout Farming, and | + | The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 19%, but much higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Trout Farming industries. |
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| + | Elections have been outlawed, citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements, Animal Liberationists are regularly jailed, and a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Astereon's national animal is the White Tiger and its currency is the Bing. | ||
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==Rankings== | ==Rankings== | ||
| − | Astereon is ranked | + | Astereon is ranked 46th in the region and 69,743rd in the world for Most Cultured. |
==UN Resolution History== | ==UN Resolution History== | ||
Revision as of 13:28, 18 May 2007
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| Flag of Astereon | |
| Motto: "Honoro interdo fur furis." | |
| Region | Stornoway |
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| Capital | Astereon |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | Him |
| Population | 6 million |
| Currency | Bing |
| NS Sunset XML | |
Overview
The Armed Republic of Astereon is a small, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 9 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 19%, but much higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Trout Farming industries.
Elections have been outlawed, citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements, Animal Liberationists are regularly jailed, and a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Astereon's national animal is the White Tiger and its currency is the Bing.
Rankings
Astereon is ranked 46th in the region and 69,743rd in the world for Most Cultured.
UN Resolution History
UN Endorsements
Endorsements Received: 2 (Lebenreich, Carsonii)
