City State of Shields

The Republic of City State of Shields is a large, devout nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-working, intelligent population of 26 million 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, Defence, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 13%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, followed by Information Technology and Cheese Exports.

Punitive tariffs protect local industry, a government program is underway to revitalize City State of Shields's beaches, bicyclists are banned from major roads, and the government is seen to favor Catholics. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. City State of Shields's national animal is the Panada, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the sol.