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The Free and Happy Republic of Testing Happy

“The happiness of the nation is how strong a nation is”

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

Regional Influence: Page

Location: the South Pacific

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Testing Happy

Population6.25 billion

CapitalLexington
LeaderGavin GB the 4th
FaithChristianity

CurrencyHappy Coin
AnimalZebra

The Free and Happy Republic of Testing Happy is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by Gavin GB the 4th with an even hand, and remarkable for its aversion to nipples, state-planned economy, and unlimited-speed roads. The compassionate, devout population of 6.25 billion Happyians 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 medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Lexington. The average income tax rate is 70.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Happyian economy, worth 975 trillion Happy Coins 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 slick, highly efficient, fairly diversified black market in Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Book Publishing. 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 impressive 156,100 Happy Coins, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Red Cross demand for body bags is rising while sutures go unused, viewers get headaches from trying to read the screen full of small print warnings that precede most TV shows, leading ethologists are being investigated for illegal electoral interference, and orange trees find it's not easy being green. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Testing Happy's national animal is the Zebra, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Christianity.

Testing Happy is ranked 81,254th in the world and 831st in the South Pacific for Most Stationary, with 596.50890990072 days.

Top
1%
Most World Assembly Endorsements: 1,947thTop
5%
Most Influential: 3,042ndMost Armed: 6,057thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 7,961stMost Inclusive: 7,969thMost Devout: 8,878thLargest Publishing Industry: 11,012thMost Scientifically Advanced: 11,921stHighest Poor Incomes: 12,034thHighest Food Quality: 12,338thLargest Information Technology Sector: 13,809thSmartest Citizens: 14,667thMost Cultured: 14,854thTop
10%
Largest Manufacturing Sector: 15,607thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 17,184thMost Patriotic: 18,854thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 18,899thHighest Average Incomes: 20,022ndLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 20,048thMost Developed: 20,314thLargest Retail Industry: 20,828thLargest Governments: 21,651stMost Advanced Defense Forces: 22,100thMost Beautiful Environments: 25,236thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 25,429thMost Advanced Public Education: 26,868thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 28,505thMost Valuable International Artwork: 29,601st
Top
5%
Most Armed: 126th in the regionMost Devout: 161st in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 176th in the regionMost Inclusive: 230th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 263rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 281st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 286th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 296th in the regionTop
10%
Largest Information Technology Sector: 319th in the regionMost Influential: 332nd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 342nd in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 344th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 345th in the regionMost Patriotic: 356th in the regionMost Cultured: 365th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 377th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 378th in the regionLargest Black Market: 387th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 394th in the regionLargest Governments: 431st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 440th in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 472nd in the regionRudest Citizens: 487th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 491st in the regionMost Developed: 526th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 535th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 536th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 544th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Testing Happy was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Extensive Public Healthcare.
  • : Following new legislation in Testing Happy, orange trees find it's not easy being green.
  • : Following new legislation in Testing Happy, leading ethologists are being investigated for illegal electoral interference.
  • : Following new legislation in Testing Happy, viewers get headaches from trying to read the screen full of small print warnings that precede most TV shows.
  • : Following new legislation in Testing Happy, Red Cross demand for body bags is rising while sutures go unused.
  • : Following new legislation in Testing Happy, it is illegal to distribute Girl Guide Cookies without an advanced food hygiene diploma.
  • : Testing Happy was endorsed by The Empire of Great Scapula.
  • : Testing Happy was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Compassionate Citizens.
  • : Following new legislation in Testing Happy, the new Zebra Supremacy Party is faring well in the polls.
  • : Following new legislation in Testing Happy, 4-year-olds are often found reminiscing about the 'good old days'.

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