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The Republic of Oslasa14

“Pride and Industry”

Category: Psychotic Dictatorship
Civil Rights:
Rare
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Rare

Regional Influence: Sprat

Location: Lazarus

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Oslasa14

Population7.539 billion

Currencykrona
Animalkangaroo

The Republic of Oslasa14 is a colossal, orderly nation, notable for its infamous sell-swords, daily referendums, and avant-garde cinema. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 7.539 billion Oslasa14ians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 71.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Oslasa14ian economy, worth a remarkable 1,785 trillion kronor 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 black market in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Furniture Restoration. 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 236,841 kronor, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.

Phone taps are frequently carried out by the police, military minds worry that 'the blue screen of death' on brand new operating systems may be a literal description, Oslasa14 is increasingly belligerent on the international stage, and access to the woods is only granted to those who bring a small shrubbery. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Oslasa14's national animal is the kangaroo, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Oslasa14 is ranked 115,511th in the world and 2,059th in Lazarus for Most Stationary, with 328.74667849088 days.

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Largest Basket Weaving Sector: 2,034thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 2,105thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 2,232ndLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 2,252ndMost Corrupt Governments: 2,723rdLargest Black Market: 2,824thLargest Mining Sector: 2,927thTop
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 4,907thLargest Information Technology Sector: 5,370thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 5,684thHighest Average Incomes: 6,300thNudest: 6,532ndHighest Poor Incomes: 7,348thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 7,449thMost Patriotic: 7,518thMost Secular: 11,693rdMost Subsidized Industry: 12,944thMost Scientifically Advanced: 14,247thHighest Economic Output: 14,415thTop
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Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 15,351stHighest Wealthy Incomes: 16,907thMost Efficient Economies: 17,634thMost Developed: 19,075thLowest Crime Rates: 19,448thHighest Disposable Incomes: 19,702ndLongest Average Lifespans: 24,657thLargest Governments: 25,636thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 28,103rd
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Largest Basket Weaving Sector: 119th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 141st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 148th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 159th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 162nd in the regionLargest Black Market: 175th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 193rd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 261st in the regionNudest: 286th in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 326th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 338th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 354th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 399th in the regionTop
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 604th in the regionMost Patriotic: 653rd in the regionMost Secular: 680th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 714th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 886th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 889th in the regionMost Avoided: 893rd in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 1,050th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Oslasa14, access to the woods is only granted to those who bring a small shrubbery.
  • : Following new legislation in Oslasa14, Oslasa14 is increasingly belligerent on the international stage.
  • : Following new legislation in Oslasa14, military minds worry that 'the blue screen of death' on brand new operating systems may be a literal description.
  • : Following new legislation in Oslasa14, phone taps are frequently carried out by the police.
  • : Following new legislation in Oslasa14, disadvantaged neighbourhoods have become no-go areas after sundown.
  • : Following new legislation in Oslasa14, fewer people are bathing as citizens must show ration stamps before they can turn on their faucets.
  • : Following new legislation in Oslasa14, strange looking men with big red noses are found hiding behind bushes and inside dustbins.
  • : Following new legislation in Oslasa14, Leader has no checks and balances after the upper house was abolished.
  • : Following new legislation in Oslasa14, getting an autograph has become harder than ever.
  • : Following new legislation in Oslasa14, looting and pillaging are now considered vital intelligence-gathering activities.

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