Region/The Galactic Union
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The Galactic Union 
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| Founder | Galactasia | |
| WA Delegate | No Delegate | |
| Members | 8 | |
| - | of which WA | 1 |
| Regional population | ||
| - | 2014 estimate | 2 billion |
| GRP | $14.7 trillion | |
| Regional HDI | 0.520 low |
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| Region page The Galactic Union |
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The Galactic Union is a small region, sparsely populated by only 8 nations and only one World Assembly Member.
In The Galactic Union, 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 remarkably unremarkable, with members being neither powerhouses nor basket cases. The median tax rate of the region is 44%, but is frequently higher for the wealthy. The economies of nations in the region tend to be weighted more towards the private sector, with on average only 47% of the economy comprising the public sector. Commerce is low priority for governments, accounting for an average of 1% of public expenditure, although commerce is generally seen as a source of tax revenue.
In The Galactic Union, denizens are afforded a reasonable education, although funding is somewhat wanting. 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 an overarching priority for governments within the region. One might suggest they are compensating for something. Due to the lack of any Public transport, streets are packed with cars, bikes, and assorted noisy vehicles.
Throughout The Galactic Union, governments find themselves confused, with administration departments being so bloated that staff do not know what other staff are doing, with an average of over 11% of government budgets being devoted to Administration. Some government provision is made for healthcare, but at an average of only 4% the provision for healthcare in the region is paltry. 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 The Galactic Union, although some effort has been made to correct the problem. The environments of the nations in the region are almost universally appalling.
