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'''Amestris''' is a <!--REGION_POPULATION_DESC_START-->small region<!--REGION_POPULATION_DESC_END-->, <!--REGION_STYLE_START-->sparsely populated by only 5 nations. | '''Amestris''' is a <!--REGION_POPULATION_DESC_START-->small region<!--REGION_POPULATION_DESC_END-->, <!--REGION_STYLE_START-->sparsely populated by only 5 nations. | ||
| − | + | The straight-backed, broad-smiling populace of Amestris eagerly dismissed concerns of oppression. Nations in the region are considered developing democracies, with some political freedoms afforded to denizens. Economies in the region tend to be stronger than average. The median tax rate of the region is 49%, but is frequently higher for the wealthy. The economies of nations in the region tend to be heavily weighted towards the public sector, with on average only 33% of the economy comprising the private sector. Commerce is a priority for governments, accounting for an average of 3% of public expenditure. | |
| − | Education is a priority for governments throughout Amestris, with ample funding being provided and teachers enjoying a great deal of support. The region's law enforcement officials try hard to combat a relatively high level of crime, but are hampered by a lack of funding. Defense is a major priority for governments within the region, with a large chunk of government budgets being devoted to it. | + | Education is a priority for governments throughout Amestris, with ample funding being provided and teachers enjoying a great deal of support. The region's law enforcement officials try hard to combat a relatively high level of crime, but are hampered by a lack of funding. Defense is a major priority for governments within the region, with a large chunk of government budgets being devoted to it. Public transport is an afterthought, with only 2% of total government budgets in the region being devoted to it. |
| − | The administration departments of Amestris are all-consuming, soaking up budgets in aid of supporting a bureaucracy of millions, with an average of 12% of government budgets being devoted to Administration. Governments generally endow their healthcare departments with a large amount of funding, with an average of | + | The administration departments of Amestris are all-consuming, soaking up budgets in aid of supporting a bureaucracy of millions, with an average of 12% of government budgets being devoted to Administration. Governments generally endow their healthcare departments with a large amount of funding, with an average of 8% of government budgets across the region being devoted to healthcare. Welfare is a large part of government expenditure, with denizens amply provided for. Governments in the region are avowedly atheist - no public funds are allocated to spirituality. |
Social inequality is a major problem within Amestris, although some effort has been made to correct the problem. Natural environments are quite bad, although some measures have been undertaken to ensure that the environment is protected.<!--REGION_STYLE_END--> | Social inequality is a major problem within Amestris, although some effort has been made to correct the problem. Natural environments are quite bad, although some measures have been undertaken to ensure that the environment is protected.<!--REGION_STYLE_END--> | ||
[[Category: Regions]] | [[Category: Regions]] | ||
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Amestris |
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| Founder | Carecore | |
| WA Delegate | No Delegate | |
| Members | 5 | |
| - | of which WA | 0 |
| Regional population | ||
| - | 2014 estimate | 1 billion |
| GRP | N/A | |
| Regional HDI | 0.510 low |
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| Region page Amestris |
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Amestris is a small region, sparsely populated by only 5 nations.
The straight-backed, broad-smiling populace of Amestris eagerly dismissed concerns of oppression. Nations in the region are considered developing democracies, with some political freedoms afforded to denizens. Economies in the region tend to be stronger than average. The median tax rate of the region is 49%, but is frequently higher for the wealthy. The economies of nations in the region tend to be heavily weighted towards the public sector, with on average only 33% of the economy comprising the private sector. Commerce is a priority for governments, accounting for an average of 3% of public expenditure.
Education is a priority for governments throughout Amestris, with ample funding being provided and teachers enjoying a great deal of support. The region's law enforcement officials try hard to combat a relatively high level of crime, but are hampered by a lack of funding. Defense is a major priority for governments within the region, with a large chunk of government budgets being devoted to it. Public transport is an afterthought, with only 2% of total government budgets in the region being devoted to it.
The administration departments of Amestris are all-consuming, soaking up budgets in aid of supporting a bureaucracy of millions, with an average of 12% of government budgets being devoted to Administration. Governments generally endow their healthcare departments with a large amount of funding, with an average of 8% of government budgets across the region being devoted to healthcare. Welfare is a large part of government expenditure, with denizens amply provided for. Governments in the region are avowedly atheist - no public funds are allocated to spirituality.
Social inequality is a major problem within Amestris, although some effort has been made to correct the problem. Natural environments are quite bad, although some measures have been undertaken to ensure that the environment is protected.
