Praxis

General Information
Praxis is a sizeable and new nation with citizens primarily of mixed ethnicity. Its main religion is Confucianism. The technology in Praxis is first rate and its citizens marvel at the astonishing advancements within their nation. The citizens pay extremely high taxes and many despise their government as a result. The citizens of Praxis work diligently to produce Silver and Sugar as tradable resources for their nation. It is a mostly neutral country when it comes to foreign affairs, usually only attacking other nations if attacked first. Praxis is currently researching nuclear technology for the use of nuclear power plants but believes nuclear weapons should be banned. Plans are being developed within Praxis to open new rehabilitation centers across the nation and educate its citizens of the dangers of drug use. Praxis allows its citizens to protest their government but uses a strong police force to maintain the peace and arrest lawbreakers. It has an open border policy, but in order for immigrants to remain in the country they will have to become citizens first. Praxis believes in the freedom of speech and feels that it is every citizen’s right to speak freely about their government. The government gives foreign aid when it can, but looks to take care of its own people first. Praxis will not make deals with countries that have a history of inhumane treatment of its citizens.

Government and Politics
Praxis is ruled by King Mondo I.

Economy
Since its inception, Praxis’ infrastructure has been steadily increasing thanks to its burgeoning economy and good foreign relations. The economy suffered a setback after a series of attacks from rogue nations threw the country into anarchy, but after an increased police force stabilized the country and put an end to the rioting, the economy was restored. Praxis enjoyed a growth spurt after the creation of a harbor to facilitate new trading agreements that opened up Praxis to the fast food industry. Praxis continues to grow at a healthy rate and hopes to introduce improved construction techniques in the near future that would allow the country to grow at a more effective pace. Praxis is researching alcoholic beverages and should allow beer to be sold on the market in the near future, providing a further stimulus to its economic growth.

Production
The citizens of Praxis work diligently to produce Silver and Sugar as tradable resources for their nation.

Trade Agreements
Silver and Sugar are tradable resources for the nation of Praxis. Through various trade agreements, the country also has access to Cattle, Marble, Pigs, Spices, Uranium, and Water. Further agreements are in the works that should allow the nation access to Aluminum, Lumber, Wheat, and Iron.

Taxation
Praxis' citizens pay extremely high taxes (28%) and many despise their government as a result.

Military
• Total Number of Armed Forces: • Infantry: 674 • Armor: 31 • Aircraft: 10 • Missiles: 2