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The Loving Couple of One-TruePairing-

“Lumity”

Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights:
Rare
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Few

Regional Influence: Power

Location: Cordillera

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One-TruePairing-

Population10.039 billion

CapitalHexside
LeaderSkara
FaithCards

Currencysnail
Animalowl

The Loving Couple of One-TruePairing- is a titanic, efficient nation, ruled by Skara with an iron fist, and notable for its frequent executions, keen interest in outer space, and compulsory gun ownership. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, devout population of 10.039 billion One-TruePairing-ians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Defense, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Hexside. The average income tax rate is 32.8%.

The frighteningly efficient One-TruePairing-ian economy, worth a remarkable 1,219 trillion snails a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an impressive 121,518 snails, with the richest citizens earning 5.4 times as much as the poorest.

One-stop superstores divide and conquer family businesses, politicians demand do-overs when they don't agree with election outcomes, mostly women are seen and not heard, and rioting during the nation's hosting of ORDER caused one million snails of property damage. Crime is a problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. One-TruePairing-'s national animal is the owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Cards.

One-TruePairing- is ranked 59,150th in the world and 1st in Cordillera for Most Developed, scoring 74.69 on the Human Development Index.

Top
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 687thTop
5%
Nudest: 7,036thMost Devout: 7,165thLargest Mining Sector: 7,592ndHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 7,862ndMost Armed: 8,171stMost Avoided: 9,211thLargest Gambling Industry: 12,083rdHighest Disposable Incomes: 12,634thLargest Publishing Industry: 12,970thTop
10%
Largest Black Market: 16,740thLargest Information Technology Sector: 19,459thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 25,193rdMost Stationary: 27,453rdMost Influential: 28,331stMost Corrupt Governments: 29,676th
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Most Devout: 1st in the regionLargest Black Market: 1st in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 1st in the regionMost Patriotic: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 1st in the regionMost Avoided: 1st in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 1st in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1st in the regionNudest: 1st in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionMost Influential: 1st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionHighest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : One-TruePairing- was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Scientifically Advanced.
  • : One-TruePairing-'s influence in Cordillera fell from "Superpower" to "Power".
  • : One-TruePairing- was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Scientifically Advanced.
  • : One-TruePairing- was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Corrupt Governments.
  • : One-TruePairing- was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Scientifically Advanced.
  • : One-TruePairing- was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Corrupt Governments.
  • : One-TruePairing- was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Corrupt Governments.
  • : One-TruePairing- was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Stationary.
  • : One-TruePairing-'s influence in Cordillera rose from "Power" to "Superpower".
  • : One-TruePairing- was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Corrupt Governments.

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