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The Matriarchy of Phlytraps

“We ride together we die together”

Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Very Good
Economy:
Fair
Political Freedoms:
Superb

Regional Influence: Eminence Grise

Location: Swallowtail

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Phlytraps

Population2.129 billion

CapitalCapricorn
FaithArtemisism

CurrencyClamshell
Animalcow

The Matriarchy of Phlytraps is a massive, socially progressive nation, renowned for its infamous sell-swords, frequent executions, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, democratic population of 2.129 billion Phlytrapsians love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded, outspoken government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Policy, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Capricorn. The average income tax rate is 95.3%.

The large but inefficient Phlytrapsian economy, worth 107 trillion Clamshells a year, is driven almost entirely by government activity, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is solely comprised of the Tourism industry. Average income is 50,584 Clamshells, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

10-year-olds who struggle with integrating by parts are considered slow learners, a suspicious number of male students have joined the Ladies' Wrestling League, Leader's new door-knocking campaign has the sweet taste of success, and citizens can only enjoy the splendor of the natural world in designated 'Majesty Appreciation' zones. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Phlytraps's national animal is the cow, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Artemisism.

Phlytraps is ranked 106,667th in the world and 5th in Swallowtail for Most Developed, scoring 60.02 on the Human Development Index.

Top
1%
Nudest: 839thTop
5%
Most Rebellious Youth: 4,194thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 4,753rdHighest Average Tax Rates: 5,281stMost Pacifist: 6,451stMost Advanced Public Transport: 6,541stLargest Welfare Programs: 6,808thSafest: 7,625thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 9,528thLeast Corrupt Governments: 10,995thMost Cultured: 12,395thMost Beautiful Environments: 13,078thMost Inclusive: 13,992ndMost Accessible: 14,038thLargest Governments: 15,434thTop
10%
Most Compassionate Citizens: 16,862ndHighest Food Quality: 17,713thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 18,398thNicest Citizens: 19,323rdMost Income Equality: 19,725thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 22,467thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 24,547thMost Advanced Public Education: 26,487thSmartest Citizens: 30,072ndHighest Drug Use: 30,082nd

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Phlytraps, citizens can only enjoy the splendor of the natural world in designated 'Majesty Appreciation' zones.
  • : Following new legislation in Phlytraps, Leader's new door-knocking campaign has the sweet taste of success.
  • : Phlytraps was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Governments.
  • : Following new legislation in Phlytraps, a suspicious number of male students have joined the Ladies' Wrestling League.
  • : Following new legislation in Phlytraps, 10-year-olds who struggle with integrating by parts are considered slow learners.
  • : Following new legislation in Phlytraps, two inland cities have unveiled their new desalination plants.
  • : Following new legislation in Phlytraps, laughter while watching foreign diplomats disrobe tends to make diplomatic talks counterproductive.
  • : Phlytraps was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Governments.
  • : Following new legislation in Phlytraps, the best way to be heard in politics is to speak softly and carry a big comedy prop.
  • : Following new legislation in Phlytraps, doctors ask for written consent before making eye contact with patients.

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