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| + | *An underground movement of cigarette smokers has sprung up in response to a government ban | ||
| + | *The government pours millions of GP Pellets into rehabilitation programs annually | ||
| + | *Guns are banned | ||
| + | *Sex offenders find themselves 'cut off' from any ability to repeat their crimes | ||
| + | *Torture is illegal | ||
| + | *The government is notorious for leaving citizens with almost nothing from their inheritance | ||
| + | *Parents live in fear of governmental 'child protection' squads | ||
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| + | ===Sports and Competitions=== | ||
| + | *Major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day | ||
| + | *The Del Riso Automotive Racing Series draws millions of spectators annually | ||
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| + | ===Transportation=== | ||
| + | *All streets are privately owned toll roads | ||
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| + | ===Health=== | ||
| + | *Female newsreaders distract the nation by breastfeeding during broadcast | ||
| + | *Abortion is only legal in unusual circumstances | ||
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| + | ===Education=== | ||
| + | *Children are raised bilingual from an early age | ||
| + | *Citizens are expected to be proficient in at least five languages | ||
| + | *Artists are pillars of society | ||
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| + | ===Other=== | ||
| + | *Public footpaths are being slowly eroded by the burgeoning number of ramblers | ||
| + | *Programmes of questionable content are shown at peak-hours | ||
| + | *The people of Del Riso are renowned for their nihilistic attitudes | ||
==Sport== | ==Sport== | ||
Revision as of 14:51, 15 December 2006
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| Flag of Del Riso | |
| Motto: Pro Mundi Beneficio | |
| n/a | |
| Region | Region 203 |
|---|---|
| Capital | undetermined |
| Official Language(s) | English, French, Dutch, Italian |
| Leader | Prime Minister Boenck |
| Population | 160 million (Census: 10.10.06) |
| Currency | gp pellet |
| NS Sunset XML | |
The Dominion of Del Riso is a very large, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Shih Tzu population. Del Riso is a member of the United Nations.
Contents
General Overview
Its compassionate, intelligent population of 160 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.
Economics
Public Spending
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Education, although the Environment and Law & Order are on the agenda.
Taxes
The average income tax rate is 51%, but much higher for the wealthy.
Private Sector
A robust private sector is dominated by Information Technology.
National Animal
Del Riso's national animal is the Shih Tzu, which frolic freely in the nation's many lush forests.
Interesting Facts
Legal Matters
- An underground movement of cigarette smokers has sprung up in response to a government ban
- The government pours millions of GP Pellets into rehabilitation programs annually
- Guns are banned
- Sex offenders find themselves 'cut off' from any ability to repeat their crimes
- Torture is illegal
- The government is notorious for leaving citizens with almost nothing from their inheritance
- Parents live in fear of governmental 'child protection' squads
Sports and Competitions
- Major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day
- The Del Riso Automotive Racing Series draws millions of spectators annually
Transportation
- All streets are privately owned toll roads
Health
- Female newsreaders distract the nation by breastfeeding during broadcast
- Abortion is only legal in unusual circumstances
Education
- Children are raised bilingual from an early age
- Citizens are expected to be proficient in at least five languages
- Artists are pillars of society
Other
- Public footpaths are being slowly eroded by the burgeoning number of ramblers
- Programmes of questionable content are shown at peak-hours
- The people of Del Riso are renowned for their nihilistic attitudes
Sport
Government
Read more on Del Riso Government's page.
