The Commonwealth of Rhian Civis
"Fortiter in re, suaviter in modo."
UN Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Reasonable
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Location: Vernal Jouli
Regional Influence: Ambassador
The Commonwealth of Rhian Civis is a very large, socially progressive nation, renowned for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 160 million enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Social Equality. The average income tax rate is 71%, and even higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is dominated by the Soda Sales industry.
Local executives are seen on the corner with cardboard signs reading "will oppress the masses for food", citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked, a government program is underway to revitalize Rhian Civis's beaches, and libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars. Crime is totally unknown. Rhian Civis's national animal is the salmon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Haselnote.
*Rho/Purity IX gets a book and a drink to take to her jacuzzi, beaming*