The Confederacy of Ashirene is a colossal, safe nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. The quiet, industrious population of 4.513 billion Ashireneans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 19.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.
The large but inefficient Ashirenean economy, worth 181 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Retail, Book Publishing, and Soda Sales. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 40,285 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.5 times as much as the poorest.
A suspicious number of John Smiths are known to donate to Ashirenean politicians, childhood friends of Leader are living it large abroad at the taxpayers' expense, photographers can be found hiding behind the curtains in Leader's bedroom, and thrift shops are closing their doors. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ashirene's national animal is the Kitsune, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.
Ashirene is ranked 215,607th in the world and 5th in Rakis for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 19.6 Effective Tax Rate.
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Most Recent Government Activity:
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Ashirene's influence in Rakis rose from "Enforcer" to "Eminence Grise".
- : Ashirene was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Zombified.
- : Following new legislation in Ashirene, thrift shops are closing their doors.
- : Following new legislation in Ashirene, photographers can be found hiding behind the curtains in Leader's bedroom.
- : Following new legislation in Ashirene, childhood friends of Leader are living it large abroad at the taxpayers' expense.
- : Following new legislation in Ashirene, a suspicious number of John Smiths are known to donate to Ashirenean politicians.
- : Following new legislation in Ashirene, it ain't easy to be green enough to be imported into Ashirene.
- : Following new legislation in Ashirene, meat prices are soaring as the farming industry struggle under government-imposed restrictions.
- : Following new legislation in Ashirene, the average video game can be completed over lunch break.
- : Following new legislation in Ashirene, the new iVote app allows representatives to vote on legislation by launching ill-tempered birds and matching candies.