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The Holy Yakima Wall of I 82

“Mood: Twilight matures to violet. Al-ki!”

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

Regional Influence: Nipper

Location: Osiris

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I 82

Population10.978 billion

CapitalTri-Cities
LeaderEisenhower
FaithConstructionist

Currencytoll
AnimalFirebird

The Holy Yakima Wall of I 82 is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Eisenhower with an iron fist, and notable for its prohibition of alcohol, compulsory vegetarianism, and hatred of cheese. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 10.978 billion Highwaymen 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 medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Tri-Cities. The average income tax rate is 40.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Roadworthy economy, worth a remarkable 1,236 trillion tolls a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Information Technology, and Gambling. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 112,628 tolls, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.0 times as much as the poorest.

Giant beards and handlebar moustaches are increasingly popular, euthanasia is illegal, grinning punters say that casino roulette is the greatest high that life has to offer, and hospitals are cleaned with lemons and vinegar. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. I 82's national animal is the Firebird, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution, and its national religion is Constructionist.

I 82 is ranked 160,310th in the world and 3,064th in Osiris for Most Stationary, with 124.90371867268 days.

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5%
Largest Mining Sector: 4,931stMost Avoided: 5,550thMost Secular: 5,922ndLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 10,241stLargest Gambling Industry: 12,470thLargest Black Market: 13,335thMost Armed: 13,567thTop
10%
Highest Disposable Incomes: 21,846thLargest Publishing Industry: 22,791stHighest Economic Output: 22,802ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 23,166thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 29,240th
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5%
Most Secular: 297th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 333rd in the regionMost Avoided: 345th in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 373rd in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 481st in the regionTop
10%
Most Armed: 808th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : I 82's influence in Osiris rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".
  • : I 82's influence in Osiris rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
  • : I 82's influence in Osiris rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
  • : I 82's influence in Osiris rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".
  • : I 82 was refounded in Osiris.
  • : I 82 ceased to exist in Washington.
  • : I 82 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : I 82 was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Stationary.
  • : I 82's influence in Washington rose from "Dealmaker" to "Enforcer".
  • : I 82 was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Stationary.

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