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The People's Republic of Samaltak True

“In absentia luci, tenebrae vincunt”

Category: Left-wing Utopia
Civil Rights:
Superb
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Excellent

Regional Influence: Page

Location: The East Pacific

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Samaltak True

Population8.238 billion

CapitalBaie-Mahault
LeaderLa Première

CurrencySimoleon
AnimalMacaw

The People's Republic of Samaltak True is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by La Première with a fair hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and absence of drug laws. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 8.238 billion Samaltakeans are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whomever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Baie-Mahault. The average income tax rate is 97.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Samaltakean economy, worth a remarkable 1,215 trillion Simoleons a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is highly specialized, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 147,499 Simoleons, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Tech-mad citizens think that the laser-powered bread-slicer uPhone App is the coolest thing since sliced bread, a faint smell of body odour can be detected at several miles' distance from the National Science Park, brave curators do battle with disorganised government libraries, and it is now illegal for teens to view any sites except Club Kitten and My Little Donkey. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Samaltak True's national animal is the Macaw, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Samaltak True is ranked 289,299th in the world and 5,085th in The East Pacific for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector, scoring -21.45 on the Henry Ford Productivity Index.

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Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 1,665thMost Pacifist: 1,691stMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 1,961stSafest: 2,057thLeast Corrupt Governments: 2,063rdHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 2,105thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 2,188thMost Compassionate Citizens: 2,206thNicest Citizens: 2,309thLargest Welfare Programs: 2,529thMost Inclusive: 2,672ndBest Weather: 2,843rdTop
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Most Beautiful Environments: 3,014thMost Influential: 3,215thHighest Food Quality: 3,314thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 3,509thMost Advanced Public Education: 3,778thHighest Average Tax Rates: 3,798thMost Cheerful Citizens: 4,010thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 4,093rdLongest Average Lifespans: 4,804thMost Cultured: 5,046thMost Developed: 5,532ndLowest Crime Rates: 5,575thLargest Governments: 5,741stMost Advanced Public Transport: 5,803rdHealthiest Citizens: 6,138thSmartest Citizens: 7,857thHighest Poor Incomes: 9,461stMost Scientifically Advanced: 14,315thMost Secular: 14,504thTop
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 14,733rdMost Efficient Economies: 18,243rdMost Subsidized Industry: 19,693rdHighest Average Incomes: 23,602ndHighest Economic Output: 23,831stLargest Publishing Industry: 25,911thMost Income Equality: 26,921st
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Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 33rd in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 40th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 41st in the regionSafest: 50th in the regionMost Pacifist: 50th in the regionTop
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Largest Welfare Programs: 54th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 54th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 58th in the regionNicest Citizens: 60th in the regionBest Weather: 70th in the regionMost Inclusive: 77th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 81st in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 81st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 86th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 89th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 89th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 90th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 96th in the regionMost Cultured: 115th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 116th in the regionLargest Governments: 133rd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 134th in the regionMost Developed: 139th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 143rd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 158th in the regionMost Influential: 165th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 166th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 174th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 215th in the regionTop
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 300th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 300th in the regionMost Secular: 307th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 318th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 330th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 340th in the regionMost Stationary: 411th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 434th in the regionNudest: 463rd in the region

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