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The Friendly Republic of Sensorland

“Venu al ni, amikoj!”

Category: Left-wing Utopia
Civil Rights:
Superb
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Superb

Regional Influence: Page

Location: the West Pacific

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Sensorland

Population18.55 billion

CapitalFort Triumph
LeaderHarper Huxley
Faithfree thought

CurrencyEmerald
Animalowl

The Friendly Republic of Sensorland is a titanic, cultured nation, ruled by Harper Huxley with a fair hand, and remarkable for its state-planned economy, keen interest in outer space, and smutty television. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 18.55 billion Sensorians are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whomever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The enormous, socially-minded, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Fort Triumph. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Sensorian economy, worth a remarkable 4,875 trillion Emeralds a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is highly specialized, is mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing and Tourism. Average income is an amazing 262,846 Emeralds, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Funeral directors are frequently looking at their watches during funerals, government officials who do an offal job get smoked, lovesick people are told 'it's not them, it's you', and a sudden shout of "surprise!" does not herald a party for teachers. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Sensorland's national animal is the owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is free thought.

Sensorland is ranked 310,932nd in the world and 2,716th in the West Pacific for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring -45.98 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.

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Nicest Citizens: 188thMost Pacifist: 200thLeast Corrupt Governments: 203rdMost Compassionate Citizens: 208thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 235thSafest: 235thMost Cheerful Citizens: 246thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 246thBest Weather: 271stLargest Welfare Programs: 310thMost Accessible: 311thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 363rdMost Developed: 372ndMost Beautiful Environments: 382ndHealthiest Citizens: 391stLongest Average Lifespans: 395thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 429thHighest Average Tax Rates: 431stMost Inclusive: 461stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 483rdHighest Food Quality: 497thMost Advanced Public Education: 520thLargest Governments: 583rdMost Advanced Public Transport: 675thLowest Crime Rates: 733rdSmartest Citizens: 924thMost Cultured: 1,138thHighest Poor Incomes: 1,468thMost Valuable International Artwork: 1,699thLargest Publishing Industry: 1,870thMost Rebellious Youth: 1,987thTop
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Most Scientifically Advanced: 3,347thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 3,387thLargest Information Technology Sector: 3,481stHighest Economic Output: 4,682ndMost Influential: 4,835thMost Efficient Economies: 5,103rdHighest Average Incomes: 5,335thMost Subsidized Industry: 8,468thMost Secular: 8,743rdMost Income Equality: 13,162ndMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 15,464thTop
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Nudest: 16,405thLargest Populations: 21,354th
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Highest Workforce Participation Rate: 3rd in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 4th in the regionNicest Citizens: 4th in the regionSafest: 4th in the regionMost Pacifist: 5th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 5th in the regionMost Accessible: 5th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 5th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 6th in the regionBest Weather: 6th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 6th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 6th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 7th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 8th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 8th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 8th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 9th in the regionMost Inclusive: 9th in the regionMost Developed: 9th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 9th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 9th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 10th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 10th in the regionLargest Governments: 11th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 12th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 15th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 19th in the regionMost Cultured: 21st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 27th in the regionTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 36th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 44th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 53rd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 54th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 56th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 67th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 73rd in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 119th in the regionMost Secular: 126th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 129th in the regionTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 145th in the regionLargest Populations: 160th in the regionNudest: 166th in the regionMost Influential: 175th in the regionMost Income Equality: 243rd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Sensorland was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Advanced Law Enforcement.
  • : Sensorland lodged a message on the The West Pacific Regional Message Board.
  • : Following new legislation in Sensorland, a sudden shout of "surprise!" does not herald a party for teachers.
  • : Following new legislation in Sensorland, lovesick people are told 'it's not them, it's you'.
  • : Following new legislation in Sensorland, government officials who do an offal job get smoked.
  • : Sensorland endorsed The Free Land of Gentry Grove.
  • : Sensorland was endorsed by The Free Land of Gentry Grove.
  • : Sensorland lodged a message on the One big Island Regional Message Board.
  • : Following new legislation in Sensorland, funeral directors are frequently looking at their watches during funerals.
  • : Following new legislation in Sensorland, excessive wheelchair ramps on government buildings have been compared to theme park attractions.

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