Government
Autocracy
The nation does not hold democratic elections.
State Press
Only state-controlled media is permitted.
Pledge of Allegiance
The daily singing of an anthem or reciting of a pledge is compulsory in schools.
Society
Permanent Marriage
Divorce is illegal.
Heterosexuality
Same-sex relationships are illegal.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
No Contraception
Contraception is illegal.
No Abortion
Abortion is illegal.
Parental Licensing
Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.
Body Integrity
Citizens may not pierce their bodies nor circumcize their children.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
No Zoos
Animals may not be kept in confinement.
Law & Order
Capital Punishment
Citizens may be executed for crimes.
Corporal Punishment
Criminals may be ordered to undergo physical punishment.
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
Gun Control
Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.
No Prison
Jails and prisons are not employed.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
Universal Health Care
The state provides health care to all citizens.
Autarky
The nation pursues a policy of economic self-sufficiency.
Affirmative Action
Organizations are required to meet demographic quotas.
Nuclear Power
The nation is nuclear powered.
Metricism
The state mandates the use of the metric system.
International
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.
Climate Treaty
The nation is a signatory to an international climate treaty.
No Emigration
Citizens are not permitted to leave.