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The United Yorkist Republic of North Gloucesterstan

“EE BAH GUM” King Melchett Darling-Blackadder XII

Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights:
Average
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Below Average

Regional Influence: Hermit

Location: North Gloucesterstan

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North Gloucesterstan

Population19.618 billion

CapitalNorth Gloucester City
LeaderKing Melchett Darling-Blackadder XII
FaithCheese Rolling

CurrencyNG Money Coin
AnimalCheese Goblin

The United Yorkist Republic of North Gloucesterstan is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by King Melchett Darling-Blackadder XII with an even hand, and remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, keen interest in outer space, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, humorless, devout population of 19.618 billion North Gloucesterstan Residents have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized, corrupt government prioritizes Defense, although Education, Industry, and Administration are also considered important, while International Aid and Welfare aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of North Gloucester City. The average income tax rate is 96.0%.

The frighteningly efficient North Gloucesterstanian economy, worth a remarkable 6,833 trillion NG Money Coins 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, quite specialized black market in Arms Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, Information Technology, and Woodchip Exports. 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 an amazing 348,351 NG Money Coins, with the richest citizens earning 5.2 times as much as the poorest.

A punitive tax has been placed on harmful emissions, a politician who is photographed pulling a funny face while eating can say goodbye to their credibility, political talk shows often have children as guests whenever they need commentary on world religions, and most believe it doesn't hurt to embrace free trade. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. North Gloucesterstan's national animal is the Cheese Goblin, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is Cheese Rolling.

North Gloucesterstan is ranked 148,828th in the world and 1st in North Gloucesterstan for Most Stationary, with 166.63470585372 days.

Top
1%
Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 199thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 305thLargest Black Market: 359thLargest Mining Sector: 553rdMost Corrupt Governments: 795thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 950thMost Armed: 1,234thHighest Average Incomes: 1,764thHighest Economic Output: 1,885thMost Devout: 1,900thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 2,323rdMost Subsidized Industry: 2,554thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 2,668thTop
5%
Most Avoided: 3,093rdMost Advanced Public Education: 3,850thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 4,002ndMost Patriotic: 4,120thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 4,430thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 4,557thHighest Average Tax Rates: 4,800thRudest Citizens: 4,857thMost Efficient Economies: 4,952ndLargest Governments: 5,280thHighest Poor Incomes: 6,841stLowest Crime Rates: 7,723rdLargest Information Technology Sector: 8,528thMost Scientifically Advanced: 9,636thLongest Average Lifespans: 10,581stMost Developed: 10,858thNudest: 13,111thTop
10%
Largest Populations: 17,028thSmartest Citizens: 17,370thLargest Publishing Industry: 19,851stMost Advanced Public Transport: 20,047thMost Cultured: 25,528th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in North Gloucesterstan, most believe it doesn't hurt to embrace free trade.
  • : Following new legislation in North Gloucesterstan, political talk shows often have children as guests whenever they need commentary on world religions.
  • : Following new legislation in North Gloucesterstan, a politician who is photographed pulling a funny face while eating can say goodbye to their credibility.
  • : Following new legislation in North Gloucesterstan, a punitive tax has been placed on harmful emissions.
  • : Following new legislation in North Gloucesterstan, courses in how to boil water are popular for formerly microwave-reliant North Gloucesterstan Residents.
  • : North Gloucesterstan was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Avoided and the Top 10% for Most Eco-Friendly Governments.
  • : Following new legislation in North Gloucesterstan, torture is commonly used to extract information from suspected criminals.
  • : Following new legislation in North Gloucesterstan, concerned environmentalists wipe away their tears with tissues sourced from Tasmanian old-growth redwoods.
  • : Following new legislation in North Gloucesterstan, the government prides itself on being smug and condescending to idiots.
  • : Following new legislation in North Gloucesterstan, reddish-brown is the new black.

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