The United Socialist States of Thetis
"So good for the soul, so bad for the moment"
UN Category: Left-Leaning College State
Civil Rights: Superb
Economy: Reasonable
Political Freedoms: Below Average
The United Socialist States of Thetis is a large, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 29 million enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.
The large, liberal government concentrates mainly on Education, although Defence and Law & Order are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 27%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology, Cheese Exports, and Gambling industries.
Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, surveillance cameras are banned, and meat-eating is frowned upon. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Thetis's national animal is the ambiguous pzuma, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the syn.
