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The Region of The Silt Sea

“No one here escapes”

Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights:
Below Average
Economy:
Powerhouse
Political Freedoms:
Some

Regional Influence: Enforcer

Location: The Burnt World Of Athas

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The Silt Sea

Population9.345 billion

CapitalThe Silt Sea
LeaderThe Dragon King
FaithPreservers

Currencygold piece
Animaldragon

The Region of The Silt Sea is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by The Dragon King with an even hand, and notable for its national health service, smutty television, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed population of 9.345 billion Silt Seans 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 large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The Silt Sea. The average income tax rate is 77.8%.

The powerhouse Silt Sean economy, worth a remarkable 1,592 trillion gold pieces 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 an enormous, deeply entrenched, quite specialized black market in Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Gambling. 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 170,453 gold pieces, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.9 times as much as the poorest.

In a fit of passion The Dragon King has shredded thirty years' worth of petitions, the government helps teach children how to kill a man from six paces, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables, and politicians are often seen with soldiers pointing guns at their heads. Crime, especially youth-related, is pervasive. The Silt Sea's national animal is the dragon, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Preservers.

The Silt Sea is ranked 200,268th in the world and 2nd in The Burnt World Of Athas for Most Stationary, with 46.8954213758 days.

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1%
Most Armed: 1,861stHighest Crime Rates: 2,762ndMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2,843rdTop
5%
Most Rebellious Youth: 3,151stLargest Gambling Industry: 4,085thBest Weather: 4,471stMost Beautiful Environments: 5,113thLargest Black Market: 5,306thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 5,522ndMost Secular: 5,921stMost Advanced Defense Forces: 6,183rdMost Advanced Public Education: 6,389thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 8,227thRudest Citizens: 8,311thLargest Publishing Industry: 8,923rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 9,891stLargest Soda Pop Sector: 11,225thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 13,131stTop
10%
Highest Average Incomes: 15,887thHighest Economic Output: 16,562ndSmartest Citizens: 17,239thHighest Food Quality: 19,312thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 19,673rdHighest Wealthy Incomes: 20,141stMost Corrupt Governments: 20,495thHighest Average Tax Rates: 21,712thLargest Governments: 22,086thLargest Retail Industry: 22,180thMost Cheerful Citizens: 23,697thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 29,256th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : The Silt Sea's influence in The Burnt World Of Athas rose from "Dealmaker" to "Enforcer".
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, politicians are often seen with soldiers pointing guns at their heads.
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables.
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, the government helps teach children how to kill a man from six paces.
  • : The Silt Sea's influence in The Burnt World Of Athas rose from "Instigator" to "Dealmaker".
  • : The Silt Sea was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens.
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, in a fit of passion The Dragon King has shredded thirty years' worth of petitions.
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, no personal detail is too tiny for the suede-denim census police.
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, the national guard is mobilized whenever a mother gets separated from her child at the mall.
  • : The Silt Sea's influence in The Burnt World Of Athas rose from "Contender" to "Instigator".

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