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The White Dragon Republic of Brunssum

“Non Dii, Non Reges, Non Dominum!”

Category: Civil Rights Lovefest
Civil Rights:
Superb
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Corrupted

Regional Influence: Minnow

Location: The North Pacific

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Brunssum

Population19.452 billion

CapitalPrince Hendrik
LeaderThe Village Idiot
FaithPastafarianism

CurrencyBitcoin
AnimalFurby

The White Dragon Republic of Brunssum is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by The Village Idiot with a fair hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space, prohibition of alcohol, and state-planned economy. The compassionate, democratic, humorless population of 19.452 billion Brunssumians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal, outspoken government prioritizes Education, although Administration, Industry, and Environment are also considered important, while Spirituality and Law & Order are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Prince Hendrik. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Brunssumian economy, worth a remarkable 6,998 trillion Bitcoins a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing and Tourism. Average income is an amazing 359,799 Bitcoins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.5 times as much as the poorest.

The Finance Ministry posts hourly updates on where taxpayer money is spent, frat-house partying has become the national pastime, commuters travel in zigzags to avoid stalking accusations, and the nation leads The North Pacific in per capita stalking. Crime is totally unknown. Brunssum's national animal is the Furby, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Pastafarianism.

Brunssum is ranked 102,454th in the world and 1,641st in The North Pacific for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector, scoring 2,719.69 on the Henry Ford Productivity Index.

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Most Scientifically Advanced: 108thLargest Information Technology Sector: 132ndSmartest Citizens: 139thMost Advanced Public Education: 185thMost Secular: 250thMost Inclusive: 356thRudest Citizens: 372ndMost Cultured: 412thHighest Food Quality: 463rdLargest Governments: 628thHighest Average Tax Rates: 705thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 753rdMost Rebellious Youth: 785thMost Efficient Economies: 910thLargest Publishing Industry: 1,292ndHighest Average Incomes: 1,728thHighest Poor Incomes: 1,863rdHighest Economic Output: 1,973rdMost Compassionate Citizens: 2,046thMost Advanced Public Transport: 2,047thNicest Citizens: 2,652ndMost Developed: 2,714thMost Politically Free: 2,946thMost Pacifist: 2,950thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 2,977thMost Subsidized Industry: 3,221stMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 3,300thTop
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Least Corrupt Governments: 3,777thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 4,871stMost Beautiful Environments: 5,025thMost Valuable International Artwork: 6,082ndLargest Welfare Programs: 6,141stLargest Soda Pop Sector: 6,412thLongest Average Lifespans: 6,571stHighest Wealthy Incomes: 7,845thLowest Crime Rates: 8,418thNudest: 9,071stMost Stationary: 10,627thSafest: 11,028thHealthiest Citizens: 12,510thMost Influential: 13,630thTop
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Largest Populations: 19,342ndLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 23,737thLargest Retail Industry: 30,591st
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Smartest Citizens: 8th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 8th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 8th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 9th in the regionMost Politically Free: 10th in the regionRudest Citizens: 17th in the regionMost Secular: 18th in the regionMost Cultured: 18th in the regionMost Inclusive: 22nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 28th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 29th in the regionLargest Governments: 32nd in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 35th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 35th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 41st in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 50th in the regionTop
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Highest Average Incomes: 67th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 67th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 68th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 81st in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 84th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 113th in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 122nd in the regionMost Developed: 143rd in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 145th in the regionNicest Citizens: 146th in the regionNudest: 154th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 159th in the regionMost Pacifist: 165th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 172nd in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 175th in the regionMost Stationary: 199th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 223rd in the regionLargest Populations: 236th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 240th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 268th in the regionTop
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Longest Average Lifespans: 329th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 331st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 384th in the regionSafest: 471st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 514th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 519th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Brunssum, the nation leads The North Pacific in per capita stalking.
  • : Following new legislation in Brunssum, commuters travel in zigzags to avoid stalking accusations.
  • : Following new legislation in Brunssum, frat-house partying has become the national pastime.
  • : Following new legislation in Brunssum, the Finance Ministry posts hourly updates on where taxpayer money is spent.
  • : Brunssum was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments and Most Politically Free.
  • : Following new legislation in Brunssum, the government is constantly producing new maps to accommodate the continual renaming of cities.
  • : Following new legislation in Brunssum, senior citizens are often found slaving away in factories.
  • : Following new legislation in Brunssum, electricity company executives pray nightly to Zeus and Thor.
  • : Following new legislation in Brunssum, saying "don't do anything that The Village Idiot wouldn't do" doesn't exclude a great deal.
  • : Following new legislation in Brunssum, all the world's a stage for Brunssumian political theatrics.

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