Nation/Blyskalia
The Königreich of Blyskalia is a massive, devout nation, ruled by König Joshua I with a fair hand, and renowned for its devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 2.956 billion Blyskalians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.
The large, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Brandenburg. The average income tax rate is 79.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.
The powerhouse Blyskalian economy, worth 324 trillion Kilos a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Soda Sales. Average income is an impressive 109,698 Kilos, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.
Blyskalia's educational system is the envy of many and regarded as a pinnacle of academic achievement, 'The Anti-Government Hour' is a popular programme on many of Blyskalia's radio stations, children are brainwashed at a young age to accept "Love and peace!" as a way of life, and college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Blyskalia's national animal is the Falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Roman Catholicism.
