Region/Halcyon
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Halcyon 
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| Founder | Stormin Mormons | |
| WA Delegate | Boneshire | |
| Members | 18 | |
| - | of which WA | 5 |
| Regional population | ||
| - | 2014 estimate | 15 billion |
| GRP | N/A | |
| Regional HDI | 0.570 medium |
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| Region page Halcyon |
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Halcyon is a medium-sized region, with a thriving community of 18 nations and only 5 World Assembly Members.
In Halcyon, denizens enjoy their civil rights, although not too much, or too freely. Nations in the region are healthy democracies, with denizens being afforded an extensive array of political freedoms. The economy of the region is very strong, with a large number of very powerful trading powers. Denizens suffer under an enormous tax burden throughout the region, with a median tax rate of 50%, and much higher for the wealthy. The economies of nations in the region tend to be weighted more towards the private sector, with on average only 43% of the economy comprising the public sector. Stoking commercial activity is a major priority for governments, accounting for an average of 11% of public expenditure. Halcyon is a wonderful region. MOVE THERE NOW!
Education is a priority for governments throughout Halcyon, with ample funding being provided and teachers enjoying a great deal of support. Crime is low: the region enjoys well-equipped and well-funded police forces, coupled with efficient but fair judicial systems. Defense is a major priority for governments within the region, with a large chunk of government budgets being devoted to it. Due to the lack of any Public transport, streets are packed with cars, bikes, and assorted noisy vehicles.
Governments in Halcyon communicate very well amongst themselves, with administration departments working smoothly, with 6% on average of government budgets being devoted to Administration. Governments generally endow their healthcare departments with a large amount of funding, with an average of 7% of government budgets across the region being devoted to healthcare. Welfare in the region is minimal, with only a small amount of expenditure being devoted to spending on social security. Spirituality is an obsession of governments in the region, with a relatively very high average of 6% of government budgets being devoted to Spirituality.
Social inequality is a major problem within Halcyon, 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.
