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The Republic of 59SQN

“Ab uno disce omnes”

Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights:
Some
Economy:
All-Consuming
Political Freedoms:
Good

Regional Influence: Newcomer

Location: Balder

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59SQN

Population4.359 billion

Currencyrupee
AnimalEagle

The Republic of 59SQN is a massive, efficient nation, remarkable for its ban on automobiles, ubiquitous missile silos, and flagrant waste-dumping. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 4.359 billion 59SQNians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Industry. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 50.4%.

The all-consuming 59SQNian economy, worth 497 trillion rupees a year, is fairly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Information Technology, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 114,070 rupees, with the richest citizens earning 6.3 times as much as the poorest.

Promising seven years of bad luck leads to seven years of community service, the national colors help to make everyone look slimmer, vacationing 59SQNians expect to be treated as royalty, and there's more vermin than ever on the metro. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. 59SQN's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

59SQN is ranked 267,492nd in the world and 8,999th in Balder for Most Stationary, with 12.17358943112 days.

Top
5%
Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 9,072ndTop
10%
Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 20,169thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 24,741stLargest Welfare Programs: 24,800thMost Valuable International Artwork: 25,305thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 25,930thLargest Black Market: 26,876th
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5%
Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 511th in the regionTop
10%
Rudest Citizens: 628th in the regionMost Average: 1,034th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in 59SQN, there's more vermin than ever on the metro.
  • : Following new legislation in 59SQN, vacationing 59SQNians expect to be treated as royalty.
  • : Following new legislation in 59SQN, the national colors help to make everyone look slimmer.
  • : Following new legislation in 59SQN, promising seven years of bad luck leads to seven years of community service.
  • : Following new legislation in 59SQN, government bureaucrats review designs for birdhouses to ensure they do not block the views of neighbors.
  • : 59SQN's influence in Balder rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
  • : Following new legislation in 59SQN, most pop videos prominently feature the 59SQNian flag.
  • : Following new legislation in 59SQN, government negotiators never forget to say "pretty please" when begging for custody of its criminals.
  • : Following new legislation in 59SQN, discarded pennies litter the streets.
  • : Following new legislation in 59SQN, theft is considered to be okay if the crime happened a long time ago.

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