Riceia

The Federal Republic of Riceia is a massive, environmentally stunning nation located in northwest China, bordered to the east by Cendia and Venontania, bordered to the west by neu viktovien, bordered with its moonbase by olessia, and to the south by New Order Philippines. Harry Cree is the benevolent dictator of Riceia ruling with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, complete lack of prisons, and keen interest in outer space. The cynical, devout population of 2.997 billion Riceians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Law & Order, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Tianjin. The average income tax rate is 30.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Riceian economy, worth 465 trillion Rices a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 155,187 Rices, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

Anti-riot police are dispatched whenever two elderly ladies gather to complain that prices have increased, real estate agencies are being replaced by naval recruitment offices, grade school teachers mark homework with red "CITATION NEEDED" stamps, and lending money has become a major liability. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Riceia's national animal is the Red Dragon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Aurori.