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The Republic of Plangainer

“No man shall abuse the power granted by the people.”

Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights:
Very Good
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Excellent

Regional Influence: Minnow

Location: Osiris

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Plangainer

Population10.51 billion

CapitalOrley
LeaderKevin Bradley

CurrencyPlangainerian Dollar
AnimalGolden Jackal

The Republic of Plangainer is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by Kevin Bradley with a fair hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space, complete lack of prisons, and smutty television. The compassionate, democratic population of 10.51 billion Plangainerians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Industry, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Orley. The average income tax rate is 87.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Plangainerian economy, worth a remarkable 1,235 trillion Plangainerian Dollars a year, is quite specialized and mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 117,555 Plangainerian Dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

All you have to do is pray to get into Plangainer, jabbing a baby's bottle at officials gets parents waved straight through immigration, guide dogs for the blind have been seen using government websites, and when you fly on Air Plangainer you win a seat or you die. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Plangainer's national animal is the Golden Jackal, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Plangainer is ranked 267,358th in the world and 9,792nd in Osiris for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector, scoring -8.72 on the Henry Ford Productivity Index.

Top
5%
Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 5,174thMost Beautiful Environments: 6,763rdBest Weather: 6,777thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 7,207thLargest Information Technology Sector: 8,843rdLargest Welfare Programs: 9,198thMost Compassionate Citizens: 9,769thLongest Average Lifespans: 9,804thMost Subsidized Industry: 9,842ndNicest Citizens: 9,928thMost Scientifically Advanced: 10,912thMost Developed: 10,989thHighest Food Quality: 11,216thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 11,221stMost Pacifist: 11,841stHighest Average Tax Rates: 12,386thMost Cultured: 12,439thMost Rebellious Youth: 12,587thMost Inclusive: 12,669thLeast Corrupt Governments: 12,683rdMost Efficient Economies: 12,752ndSmartest Citizens: 13,156thTop
10%
Most Cheerful Citizens: 14,867thHealthiest Citizens: 16,128thMost Advanced Public Education: 17,144thHighest Poor Incomes: 17,904thLargest Governments: 20,608thLargest Publishing Industry: 21,990thHighest Economic Output: 23,285thSafest: 23,511thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 26,578th
Top
5%
Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 218th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 333rd in the regionBest Weather: 351st in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 416th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 417th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 451st in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 532nd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 551st in the regionTop
10%
Most Compassionate Citizens: 565th in the regionNicest Citizens: 577th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 603rd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 606th in the regionMost Developed: 613th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 625th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 653rd in the regionMost Cultured: 707th in the regionMost Pacifist: 711th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 711th in the regionMost Inclusive: 724th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 726th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 730th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 765th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 898th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 966th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 1,062nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Plangainer was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments, Most Scientifically Advanced, Most Developed, and Highest Food Quality and the Top 10% for Highest Foreign Aid Spending.
  • : Plangainer was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Plangainer was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Cheerful Citizens.
  • : Plangainer was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Cheerful Citizens.
  • : Plangainer applied to join the World Assembly.
  • : Plangainer's influence in Osiris rose from "Nipper" to "Minnow".
  • : Plangainer's influence in Osiris rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".
  • : Plangainer was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Healthiest Citizens.
  • : Plangainer's influence in Osiris rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
  • : Plangainer's influence in Osiris rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".

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