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The ឵឵឵឵ of Island Zero

“In this world, it's die or become death.”

Category: Civil Rights Lovefest
Civil Rights:
Excessive
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
World Benchmark

Regional Influence: Contender

Location: The Alliance of Dictators

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Island Zero

Population8.812 billion

CapitalThe Furnace
LeaderZ3

Currencybit
Animaltardigrade

The ឵឵឵឵ of Island Zero is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Z3 with a fair hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, state-planned economy, and smutty television. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless population of 8.812 billion Islanders hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, corrupt, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The Furnace. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Zeron economy, worth a remarkable 6,568 trillion bits a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is an enormous, deeply entrenched, broadly diversified black market in Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, and Book Publishing. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is a breathtaking 745,383 bits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.

Half of the nation's import/export industry is run from a location known only as 'Dead Man's Cove', things are looking up for patients accidentally prescribed erectile dysfunction medication, science fiction is seen as the leading cause of mental breakdowns, and meat-eating is frowned upon. Crime is totally unknown. Island Zero's national animal is the tardigrade, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Island Zero is ranked 25,275th in the world and 21st in The Alliance of Dictators for Most Stationary, with 1,454.59127044988 days.

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Largest Information Technology Sector: 21stMost Scientifically Advanced: 32ndHighest Average Incomes: 79thMost Advanced Public Education: 105thSmartest Citizens: 130thRudest Citizens: 167thHighest Poor Incomes: 192ndLargest Soda Pop Sector: 321stLargest Insurance Industry: 353rdMost Secular: 368thLargest Black Market: 394thLargest Mining Sector: 410thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 423rdMost Efficient Economies: 506thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 563rdMost Subsidized Industry: 581stLargest Governments: 611thMost Avoided: 622ndLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 628thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 645thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 789thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 811thMost Corrupt Governments: 869thFattest Citizens: 871stMost Advanced Public Transport: 894thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1,111thMost Inclusive: 1,207thHighest Average Tax Rates: 1,284thMost Rebellious Youth: 1,458thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1,740thLargest Publishing Industry: 1,923rdHighest Economic Output: 2,038thLargest Retail Industry: 2,381stTop
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 3,226thMost Influential: 3,772ndLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 4,567thMost Cultured: 5,063rdLargest Welfare Programs: 5,224thMost Armed: 5,345thMost Valuable International Artwork: 5,490thHighest Food Quality: 5,723rdMost Developed: 5,995thLowest Crime Rates: 9,407thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 9,777thLargest Agricultural Sector: 10,279thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 11,431stTop
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Nudest: 16,243rdMost Patriotic: 23,959thMost Stationary: 25,275thMost Extensive Civil Rights: 28,043rd
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Rudest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 1st in the regionMost Inclusive: 1st in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 2nd in the regionMost Extensive Civil Rights: 2nd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 2nd in the regionMost Avoided: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 3rd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 3rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 3rd in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 3rd in the regionMost Politically Free: 3rd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 3rd in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 3rd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 3rd in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 3rd in the regionTop
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Most Influential: 4th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 4th in the regionMost Secular: 4th in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 4th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 4th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 4th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 4th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 4th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 4th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 5th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 5th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 5th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 5th in the regionFattest Citizens: 5th in the regionMost Cultured: 5th in the regionLargest Black Market: 5th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 6th in the regionLargest Governments: 6th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, meat-eating is frowned upon.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, science fiction is seen as the leading cause of mental breakdowns.
  • : Island Zero voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Airline Safety And Comfort Disclosures".
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, things are looking up for patients accidentally prescribed erectile dysfunction medication.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, half of the nation's import/export industry is run from a location known only as 'Dead Man's Cove'.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, cheese has become the new icon of political dissent.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, a major piece of minority legislation allows a majority of minority interests to majorly undermine majority politics.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, any body part that can be cut off a person is no longer considered to be their property.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, the government's suggestions box is curiously empty these days.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, government fact-checkers use surprising amounts of high explosive.

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Endorsements Received: 3 » Karterstan, Empire of china, and Terlanagli Army.

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