The Universal States of Edgelandia

                                  Main Article: http://www.nationstates.net/nation=edgelandia                                                               World Assembly Member The Empire of Edgelandia is a massive, devout nation, renowned for its ban on automobiles. The Nation is a part of the region of Andaba. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 1.177 billion Edgelandians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Commerce. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Westville. The average income tax rate is 61%, and even higher for the wealthy. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out. Organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables, and chemically brainwashed citizens praise Leader's name on an hourly basis. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Edgelandia's national animal is the Grey Wolf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Edgebuck.

Badges

 * Top 5% of the world for Nudest
 * Top 10% of the world for Most Devout
 * Top 5% of the world for Most Armed
 * Top 5% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens

Political Information
Short Name: Edgelandia

Official Name: The Empire of Edgelandia

System of Government: Dictatorship

Head of State: Prime Minister Ned Edgewalker

Capital City: Westville

Population: 1.177 Billion

Demonym: Edgelandian