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The United States of Simonation

“In God we trust”

Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights:
Very Good
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Some

Regional Influence: Power

Location: Bigtopia

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Simonation

Population41.414 billion

CapitalWashington DC
LeaderBen Simon

CurrencyUnited States dollar
Animalbald eagle

The United States of Simonation is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Ben Simon with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, punitive income tax rates, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, humorless, devout population of 41.414 billion Simonis 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 government — a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, corrupt morass — juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Washington DC. The average income tax rate is 96.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Simoni economy, worth a remarkable 4,984 trillion United States dollars a year, is extremely specialized and mostly made up of the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 120,365 United States dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

In musicals everybody's a little bit racist, this summer's chart-toppers sound almost the same as last year's, parents often ask to see a credit report before lending money to their own children, and the navy's new flotilla is gonna be a thrilla. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Simonation's national animal is the bald eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Simonation is ranked 287,227th in the world and 22nd in Bigtopia for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 3,972.05 Standard Monetary Units.

Top
1%
Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 449thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 454thLargest Populations: 946thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 1,241stMost Advanced Defense Forces: 2,246thMost Valuable International Artwork: 2,392ndSafest: 2,577thTop
5%
Highest Economic Output: 3,379thLowest Crime Rates: 3,814thMost Advanced Public Education: 4,100thHighest Average Tax Rates: 4,135thMost Subsidized Industry: 6,631stMost Advanced Public Transport: 6,809thLargest Governments: 6,938thMost Developed: 6,951stMost Influential: 7,013thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 7,489thMost Cultured: 7,976thMost Efficient Economies: 9,772ndSmartest Citizens: 10,297thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 11,689thMost Beautiful Environments: 12,497thLongest Average Lifespans: 14,629thTop
10%
Most Devout: 16,119thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 17,452ndHighest Food Quality: 17,860thMost Corrupt Governments: 18,638thLargest Mining Sector: 19,795thLargest Publishing Industry: 21,360thHighest Poor Incomes: 24,034th
Top
5%
Most Subsidized Industry: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1st in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionLargest Governments: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Influential: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 1st in the regionLargest Populations: 1st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 1st in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 1st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 1st in the regionSafest: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 1st in the regionTop
10%
Largest Publishing Industry: 2nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 2nd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 2nd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 2nd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 2nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 2nd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 2nd in the regionMost Devout: 2nd in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 2nd in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 2nd in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 2nd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 2nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Simonation was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork and the Top 5% for Most Developed, Most Influential, Most Advanced Public Education, and Highest Economic Output.
  • : Following new legislation in Simonation, the navy's new flotilla is gonna be a thrilla.
  • : Following new legislation in Simonation, parents often ask to see a credit report before lending money to their own children.
  • : Following new legislation in Simonation, this summer's chart-toppers sound almost the same as last year's.
  • : Following new legislation in Simonation, in musicals everybody's a little bit racist.
  • : Following new legislation in Simonation, press conferences always end with standing ovations and rapturous applause.
  • : Simonation was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Longest Average Lifespans.
  • : Following new legislation in Simonation, the nation's declaring that sharing nukes is caring.
  • : Following new legislation in Simonation, more sidewalk is dedicated to animals than people.
  • : Following new legislation in Simonation, commuters travel in zigzags to avoid stalking accusations.

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