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Fun Facts About Deseret

• Deseret was established in 1948, when communities across Utah and surrounding states organized to help manage the flood of refugees--and very literal floods--sweeping the region. As a continuation of the Utah state government, Deseret proudly retains its American heritage, but is informed by a strong, devout faith in the Lord God and his son, Jesus Christ that has helped us all through these great calamities.
• The capital of Deseret is Salt Lake City!
• Deseret's state motto is "One Nation, Under God"
• Deseret's official currency is the US Dollar, but residents are free to settle their transactions using other methods. Exchange of silver-backed bearer bonds issued by Zion's Bank is particularly common.
• Deseret has a not-insignificant minority of Polynesian refugees who have fled the flooding to their new land of promise.
• Deseret is the only state which offers a 100% tax credit for donations to eligible charitable entities.¹
• Deseret offers all children a cutting-edge primary education strictly informed by the teachings of ancient scholars and prophets.
• All people of good moral standing may immediately naturalize themselves in Deseret. We welcome refugees, immigrants and travelers to our domain.
• Deseret is the world's number-one producer of phosphate fertilizers!
• In Deseret, we believe in small government. You can own whatever kind of weapons you want. Want to buy a tank? We certainly aren't stopping you!
• Except for polygamy. Polygamy is highly illegal in Deseret and punishable by either a life sentence or execution for the offender.

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1. Eligible entities, include, to wit, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.