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[No2W2004]

The Republic of Heshtopia
"Shut up. Hesh Wants Sex!"

UN Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Reasonable
Political Freedoms: Superb
Location: Shagatopia

The Republic of Heshtopia is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 5 million love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 35%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Information Technology and Trout Farming.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Heshtopia's national animal is the Vole, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the hesh.