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The Group axiom of Associativity

“Join The Order of the Grey Wardens!”

Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights:
Some
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Rare

Regional Influence: Shoeshiner

Location: Artificial Solar System

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Associativity

Population4.633 billion

CurrencyDuckcoin
AnimalDuck

The Group axiom of Associativity is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its parental licensing program, ritual sacrifices, and prohibition of alcohol. The cynical, devout population of 4.633 billion Associativityians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The large, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 70.6%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Associativityian economy, worth 500 trillion Duckcoins a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Information Technology. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 108,106 Duckcoins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Nocturnal light pollution is mostly blue, the election for Leader's office's janitor is heating up, politicians have tenure, and clerics are taught that silence is golden and duct tape is silver. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Associativity's national animal is the Duck, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Associativity is ranked 295,968th in the world and 1,335th in Artificial Solar System for Most Cultured, scoring 49 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

Top
5%
Largest Agricultural Sector: 4,095thTop
10%
Largest Welfare Programs: 20,487thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 21,882ndBest Weather: 23,856thMost Developed: 24,047thLongest Average Lifespans: 27,516thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 28,769thMost Patriotic: 30,914th
Top
1%
Largest Agricultural Sector: 3rd in the regionMost Developed: 7th in the regionLargest Governments: 14th in the regionTop
5%
Highest Average Tax Rates: 20th in the regionMost Accessible: 22nd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 23rd in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 25th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 29th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 29th in the regionMost Inclusive: 30th in the regionBest Weather: 31st in the regionMost Patriotic: 34th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 49th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 51st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 55th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 57th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 61st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 65th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 66th in the regionTop
10%
Most Scientifically Advanced: 77th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 78th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 82nd in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 110th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 111th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 117th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Associativity was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Patriotic.
  • : Associativity was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Patriotic.
  • : Associativity was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments.
  • : Associativity was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments.
  • : Associativity's influence in Artificial Solar System rose from "Sprat" to "Shoeshiner".
  • : Associativity was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Defense Forces.
  • : Associativity was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Agricultural Sector.
  • : Associativity was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Defense Forces.
  • : Associativity was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Accessible.
  • : Associativity was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments.

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