The Republic of Charles 29 is a huge, genial nation, remarkable for its public floggings, prohibition of alcohol, and restrictive gun laws. The cynical, devout population of 569 million Charles 29ians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The enormous, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 64.2%.

The strong Charles 29ian economy, worth 26.9 trillion Coins a year, is quite specialized and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Basket Weaving, and Cheese Exports. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 47,355 Coins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.4 times as much as the poorest.

Cheating spouses are required to undergo job training, no one gossips with Leader during diplomatic summits, the government seizes corporate assets it deems 'scary enough', and the Holy Office of the Inquisition is the highest court in the land. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Charles 29's national animal is the Animal, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Charles 29 is ranked 63,166^th in the world and 15^th in Voidwolf for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 64.16 Effective Tax Rate.