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Category: Anarchy
Civil Rights:
Superb
Economy:
Strong
Political Freedoms:
World Benchmark

Regional Influence: Hermit

Location: the region of ducks

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The republic of the region of ducks

Population1.373 billion

CurrencyDollar
AnimalDuck

The Republic of The republic of the region of ducks is a massive, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, complete absence of social welfare, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 1.373 billion republic of the region of ducksians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Defense, Industry, and Law & Order. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4.9%.

The strong republic of the region of ducksian economy, worth 64.3 trillion Dollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 46,839 Dollars, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 288,540 per year while the poor average 3,309, a ratio of 87.2 to 1.

Traveller camps regularly block five-lane superhighways. Crime is a major problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. The republic of the region of ducks's national animal is the Duck, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

The republic of the region of ducks is ranked 226,462nd in the world and 1st in the region of ducks for Largest Black Market, with 267 billion Standard Monetary Units.

Top
5%
Highest Crime Rates: 6,391stLowest Overall Tax Burden: 8,658thTop
10%
Most Avoided: 17,514thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 20,041stLeast Corrupt Governments: 20,903rdMost Pro-Market: 24,371stLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 25,925thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 26,794thFattest Citizens: 30,911thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 32,317th

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