Esternarx

NationStates Stats

UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Civil Rights: Very Good

Economy: Strong

Political Freedoms: Good

Overview: The Democratic Republic of Esternarx is a small, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-working population of 8 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 tiny government concentrates mainly on Law & Order, although Commerce and Religion & Spirituality are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 6%. A robust private sector is led by the Basket Weaving, Retail, and Information Technology industries.

Voting is voluntary, the tenet of free speech is held dear, surveillance cameras are banned, and military funding has been stripped back. Crime is a serious problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Esternarx's national animal is the winged snake and its currency is the neocoin.