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The Colony of Sikol

“Disappointed, but not Surprised”

Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights:
Excellent
Economy:
Strong
Political Freedoms:
Good

Regional Influence: Page

Location: The North Pacific

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Sikol

Population8.478 billion

CapitalSikole

Currencyacorn
Animalsquirrel

The Colony of Sikol is a colossal, genial nation, notable for its museums and concert halls, punitive income tax rates, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, devout population of 8.478 billion Sikolians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Sikole. The average income tax rate is 73.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The strong Sikolian economy, worth 522 trillion acorns a year, is highly specialized and mostly made up of the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 61,635 acorns, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Political gridlock ensues as even the most innocuous legislation is vetoed by the Supreme Court for potential civil rights violations, the Snapgram channel "Embarrassing Baby Leader Pics" has made Leader's mom a celebrity, all statues and paintings of dogs are being destroyed to avoid offending cat-lovers, and it is believed that belligerence is a passing phase foreign leaders will soon outgrow. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Sikol's national animal is the squirrel, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Sikol is ranked 23,816th in the world and 960th in The North Pacific for Most Cultured, scoring 86 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 362ndMost Influential: 924thMost Valuable International Artwork: 2,167thTop
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 6,150thLargest Publishing Industry: 7,769thBest Weather: 14,416thMost Beautiful Environments: 14,714thTop
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Most Eco-Friendly Governments: 18,462ndLongest Average Lifespans: 18,597thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 19,054thMost Pacifist: 20,515thHighest Food Quality: 21,185thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 22,821stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 23,042ndMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 23,242ndMost Cultured: 23,816thMost Inclusive: 24,664thSafest: 24,955thMost Stationary: 25,755thMost Compassionate Citizens: 26,219thNicest Citizens: 27,645thSmartest Citizens: 28,028thMost Advanced Public Education: 28,038thHighest Average Tax Rates: 28,943rdHealthiest Citizens: 29,805th
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Most Influential: 205th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 226th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 234th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 302nd in the regionTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 381st in the regionMost Stationary: 516th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 560th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 623rd in the regionBest Weather: 666th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 676th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 690th in the region

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Endorsements Received: 275 » Corfad, Dreadton, North Bratislava, Ethnon, Koda-Land, The Rhein States, Joodey, Shibutani, Siwale, Empy, Seenvorland, Omnistria, Great Bights Mum, Malta Comino Gozo, Pleroma Sans Romans, Walter Jackson, Pallaith, Prydania, Vexilia, Unsophisticate, Eraver, The Sinclarian Provinces, Wilkshire, Frances Francis the First of France, Aeolist, Zecit, PotatoFarmers, The Windmilluminati, Necromonia, Cloydicia, Chukstik Illahi, French Bananastan, Panama Coalition, Greater Pittsburgh, Yukti, Phoronu, Old Emporia, Vincone Cae, Dicko, Zeternia, Lemonbiscuits, The Iron Lions, Xagill, Azzarel, Quentiam Viventem, The Austro Germanic Union, Soviet Terran, Aeurithianar, Karazan, Nationeer, and 225 others.Loutsland, Vesuva, Wineclaw, Pradovnia, United States of Medford, Singamadri, Maott, Khoik, Batatoland Empire, Solmetria, David Davidson, Ilisseia, Xentherida, Cartures, Sil Dorsett, Votak Matim, Advancia-Sizzletown, Cinnibar, Rainengrad, Former English Colony, Kranostav, Havonosa, Unshleepd, Unimaginable Doom, Simone Republic, Animu Place, Nistriabar, Drentusa, Feelonia, Joevala, South Baba, The Peoples Republic of Kyle, Merconitonitopia, A Salmon Named Harold, Bankowiata, AmManies, Pasargad, Alcavia, Inspiratus, Dacian Freelands, Laurendon, Wisconsota, Warnen, Northern Socialist Council Republics, Upper Libertatem, Sekura Monto, Laxoimia, Confederacy of North America, Nordliches Stadt, Kitzgos, Perikuresu, Liberum Hibernia, Neopie, Andanavia, The Highland Union, Stud Hoy, Sattelbach, Le Free Republic, Eggplant Island, Tehmistan, Capitista, New Trisone, Hellsinky, Kwaj, The Unicrons, Holy Marcus Empire, Fratanica, Intelbrazia, Free State Of Wrangler Island, Parpyduckland, Mk Steele, Mystiquelle, Pazair, KAP03land, 2 and 2 is Fish, Cobolica, Bornodia, Regallio, Very Pog, The Arverni Lands, Thought Obliteration, Atrito, Gragadoia, Bagojo, Oannia, GPT-3, Varisland, Filibustra, Omicron Persei V111, The Zheng Dynasty, Zyvetskistaahn, Inferior Impor, Sechiole, Etanur, TyGerria, TheLandOfFunFunFun, Intion North, Radicaster, Wolffoxia, Tsandonown, Chipoli, New-Ferytland, Harjad, Exkosia, Russila, Transitional Global Authority, Flamengo, Darkanistan, Rinadia, Racoda, Aguaria Major, Technocratic-european Countries, Vlenkenov, Dem Republic of Romania, PlanetMercury, Kandorith, Laforeia, Pyos Ter, New Lakemba, Nouvel Empire, IHateRights, Jeltronian WA Mission, Ellbonnia, Blyskalia, Gorundu, Territorio di Nessuno, Zerentopia, Esperonia, Southern Moosetopia, Mallyna, Pineappleistania, Marlducro, Catalis, Republic of the Soulless Hord, Sanctum Teriaris, Rex Republic, U S Eh, South Parter, Deliber, Orjald, Northern-Kempia, New Atlantico, TamilPesum, Arucaria, Ishtimbine, The Secret Society of Zimbabwae2, Pinky Queen, Kaschovia, The USSA, Roman Empire August, Valentine Z, Ham Federation, Petronellania, Workers Republic of Prestes Order, Ayuzhhhhh, The Blind Side, Bedsonya, Ovekisu, Great Ignesia, Notyoutopia, Castle In Confidence, Federation of Vanguard, Nakhodka, Tugupaw, Inclement Space, Qep, Republiqueducroissant, Bodhisva, Galbadiana, DarkMondoria, CyberEgypt, Jenha, Lionsroar, Neptunian Military Administration, Izern, Sellaeta, Vertigoism, Sindoesia, Bardopia, Sur Isles, Kingdom of Time, Aerilia, Vilaforta, Zandos, Love Shack, Eurocom, Alire, Hyphen, Alogiada, Western Justice, Armonker, New Cordyceps, United Orange Valley States, Segesta, Individualist Catopia, Illusia and Neverendia, Zelenaya Dolina, Furballland, New Chiken, Verderiesdre, Luminerra, Arostica, McMasterdonia, NederlandseRepubliek, Kainin, Valiacorkit, Lugarvatn, Eludmonden, Fragrancia, Arjuna, Ereena, Abinved, Pribaltic Union, Barxa, Halsoni, Norwegian FOREST cat, Germanic Cat, Endus Mea Fral, Texaska, United Kahndaq, The Jerichowan Country, Altivia, Picairn, Nu Elysium, and Aoncarpa.

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