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The Republic of SSN100

“Erin Go Bragh”

Category: Authoritarian Democracy
Civil Rights:
Few
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Few

Regional Influence: Sprat

Location: The Eternal Order

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SSN100

Population4.383 billion

CapitalDublin
LeaderDaniel O'Connell
FaithCeltic Paganism

Currencydenier
Animalkangaroo

The Republic of SSN100 is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Daniel O'Connell with an even hand, and remarkable for its ban on automobiles, smutty television, and compulsory gun ownership. The compassionate, cynical, humorless, devout population of 4.383 billion SSN100ians are prohibited from doing almost everything except voting, which they do timidly and conservatively.

The medium-sized, corrupt, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Dublin. The average income tax rate is 64.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient SSN100ian economy, worth 904 trillion deniers a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a large, well-organized, fairly diversified black market in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Woodchip Exports. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is an amazing 206,376 deniers, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

It is illegal to distribute Girl Guide Cookies without an advanced food hygiene diploma, weird or unusual crimes merit cruel and unusual punishments, the "Underwear of Women in Power" issue of The Dublin Times is sold out, and gambling is outlawed. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. SSN100's national animal is the kangaroo, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Celtic Paganism.

SSN100 is ranked 195,525th in the world and 23rd in The Eternal Order for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector, scoring 170.64 on the Henry Ford Productivity Index.

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Largest Agricultural Sector: 1,606thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1,950thMost Devout: 2,178thMost Patriotic: 2,264thTop
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Largest Furniture Restoration Industry: 3,574thMost Armed: 4,261stHighest Poor Incomes: 5,404thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 5,845thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 6,407thLowest Crime Rates: 6,618thHealthiest Citizens: 6,779thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 7,318thLongest Average Lifespans: 7,527thMost Corrupt Governments: 9,797thHighest Average Incomes: 10,087thLargest Information Technology Sector: 10,195thMost Developed: 12,234thLargest Black Market: 13,737thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 13,943rdMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 14,800thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 16,321stTop
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Most Scientifically Advanced: 16,928thHighest Disposable Incomes: 17,271stMost Efficient Economies: 18,104thHighest Food Quality: 19,873rdLargest Mining Sector: 20,026thSmartest Citizens: 20,676thLargest Governments: 21,978thBest Weather: 22,883rdMost Subsidized Industry: 24,182ndMost Advanced Defense Forces: 28,078thMost Authoritarian: 31,190thMost Inclusive: 31,420th
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Largest Agricultural Sector: 1st in the regionMost Patriotic: 1st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 2nd in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 2nd in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 2nd in the regionMost Devout: 2nd in the regionTop
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Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 3rd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 3rd in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 3rd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 3rd in the regionMost Armed: 3rd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 3rd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 4th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in SSN100, gambling is outlawed.
  • : Following new legislation in SSN100, the "Underwear of Women in Power" issue of The Dublin Times is sold out.
  • : SSN100 was reclassified from "Psychotic Dictatorship" to "Authoritarian Democracy".
  • : Following new legislation in SSN100, weird or unusual crimes merit cruel and unusual punishments.
  • : Following new legislation in SSN100, it is illegal to distribute Girl Guide Cookies without an advanced food hygiene diploma.
  • : Following new legislation in SSN100, troops are either deafened by gunfire or a hysterical voice screaming the Party manifesto.
  • : Following new legislation in SSN100, prisoners work-share to cut down rising costs of keeping them in jail.
  • : Following new legislation in SSN100, parents must choose their children's names from a government-mandated master list.
  • : Following new legislation in SSN100, the most popular stadium acts are one-off performances.
  • : Following new legislation in SSN100, one tree's worth of paperwork accompanies each imported log of timber.

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