Spranten

The Republic of Spranten is a tiny, pleasant nation with a beautiful coastline.

Founded in 1874 after a long and traumatic war of independence, Spranten has a strong national identity, founded on a unique musical and poetic tradition, and a strong belief in direct democracy. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms.

The political process is open and the many newspapers, radio stations and TV companies are free of political interference by statute.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 19%.

Economically, Spranten is well-developed. There is a large private sector. The country is self-sufficient in food, with substantial exports from the large surpluses produced. In addition, the verdant forests underwrite the world-famous specialised woodchip industry.

Crime is moderate. Spranten's national animal is the hoopoo and its currency is the olag.