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The State of Swannell

“Try As I Might”

Category: Corporate Bordello
Civil Rights:
Very Good
Economy:
Thriving
Political Freedoms:
Superb

Regional Influence: Diplomat

Location: Trinidad and Tobago

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Swannell

Population30.94 billion

CapitalCapital Heights

Currencybetale
Animaldeer

The State of Swannell is a gargantuan, efficient nation, renowned for its complete lack of prisons, complete lack of public education, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 30.94 billion Swannellians are effectively ruled by a group of massive corporations, who run for political office and provide their well-off citizens with world-class goods and services. Their poorer citizens, however, are mostly starving to death while being urged to go out and get real jobs. The populace has reasonably extensive civil rights, although these are mostly aimed at allowing them to buy whatever they like.

The minute, pro-business government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Industry, with Welfare also on the agenda, while Spirituality and Social Policy receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Capital Heights. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 5.6%.

The thriving Swannellian economy, worth a remarkable 1,271 trillion betales a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is quite specialized and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 41,091 betales, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 158,903 per year while the poor average 7,291, a ratio of 21.8 to 1.

X-Files ratings have hit an all-time low, streakers swamp all public events in order to bare it all, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables, and Swannell has designated Capital Heights as its capital city. Crime is a serious problem, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Swannell's national animal is the deer, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Swannell is ranked 27,654th in the world and 5th in Trinidad and Tobago for Most Stationary, with 1,414.07938665528 days.

Top
5%
Largest Populations: 3,995thTop
10%
Largest Trout Fishing Sector: 17,466thHighest Economic Output: 22,005thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 22,987thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 24,500thHighest Crime Rates: 26,009thMost Stationary: 27,654thLargest Agricultural Sector: 29,458th
Top
10%
Highest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 1st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Swannell was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Stationary.
  • : Swannell was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Survivors.
  • : Swannell was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Stationary.
  • : Swannell was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Rebellious Youth.
  • : Swannell was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Stationary.
  • : Swannell's influence in Trinidad and Tobago rose from "Envoy" to "Diplomat".
  • : Swannell was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Unexpected Death Rate.
  • : Swannell was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Stationary.
  • : Swannell's influence in Trinidad and Tobago fell from "Diplomat" to "Envoy".
  • : Swannell's influence in Trinidad and Tobago rose from "Envoy" to "Diplomat".

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