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The Ghost of Ostehaar

“Hello there.”

Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Very Good
Economy:
Very Strong
Political Freedoms:
Excellent

Regional Influence: Negotiator

Location: The Western Isles

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Ostehaar

Population18.259 billion

CapitalOstertown
LeaderOsterman

CurrencyCoin
AnimalBeast

The Ghost of Ostehaar is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Osterman with a fair hand, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, irreverence towards religion, and restrictive gun laws. The compassionate, democratic population of 18.259 billion Osters are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Education, Environment, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Ostertown. The average income tax rate is 75.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Oster economy, worth a remarkable 1,392 trillion Coins a year, is highly specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Arms Manufacturing, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 76,238 Coins, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Members of Parliament operate under a PAYE scheme, the welfare administration's new sweeping authority has forced the poor and needy to shop from pre-approved grocery lists, factories grind to a halt every time there is an election, and the government has cut taxes in the face of widespread tax evasion. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ostehaar's national animal is the Beast, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Ostehaar is ranked 110,691st in the world and 94th in The Western Isles for Most Stationary, with 357.21669499228 days.

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Most Influential: 215thTop
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Safest: 6,027thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 6,704thMost Beautiful Environments: 6,820thBest Weather: 7,165thMost Compassionate Citizens: 11,269thMost Advanced Public Transport: 12,387thNicest Citizens: 12,743rdMost Secular: 13,082ndMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 13,102ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 13,774thSmartest Citizens: 13,867thMost Advanced Public Education: 13,893rdTop
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Highest Food Quality: 16,756thLongest Average Lifespans: 18,214thLargest Populations: 19,141stMost Pacifist: 19,276thHighest Economic Output: 19,560thHealthiest Citizens: 20,999thMost Cultured: 21,489thMost Inclusive: 23,096thHighest Average Tax Rates: 24,651stLargest Publishing Industry: 24,737thLeast Corrupt Governments: 24,926thMost Scientifically Advanced: 26,411thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 27,061stLowest Crime Rates: 28,369th
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Most Influential: 3rd in the regionTop
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Largest Populations: 17th in the region

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