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The United Socialist States of The True Way

“Cannot Be Named”

Category: Civil Rights Lovefest
Civil Rights:
Frightening
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Widely Abused

Regional Influence: Shoeshiner

Location: Lazarus

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The True Way

Population24.476 billion

CapitalOld Way
LeaderCyrus III

Currencybenjamin
Animalrepublican

The United Socialist States of The True Way is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Cyrus III with a fair hand, and renowned for its national health service, state-planned economy, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, cheerful, devout population of 24.476 billion Wayfolk hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Industry, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Old Way. The average income tax rate is 86.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Wayfolk economy, worth a remarkable 4,866 trillion benjamins a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Retail. Average income is an impressive 198,838 benjamins, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

There's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt, rebuilding efforts for a recently destroyed cathedral aren't expected to be completed for another century, constituents prefer a carrot and boomstick approach to dealing with politicians, and the government prides itself on being smug and condescending to idiots. Crime is totally unknown. The True Way's national animal is the republican, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

The True Way is ranked 7,926th in the world and 137th in Lazarus for Most Stationary, with 2,638.3803253244 days.

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Largest Publishing Industry: 1,556thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 1,736thMost Rebellious Youth: 1,842ndMost Cheerful Citizens: 2,271stMost Extensive Civil Rights: 2,498thLargest Welfare Programs: 2,527thMost Cultured: 2,658thLeast Corrupt Governments: 2,779thTop
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Highest Drug Use: 3,213thRudest Citizens: 3,221stHighest Economic Output: 3,455thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 3,473rdHighest Food Quality: 4,318thSmartest Citizens: 4,512thMost Efficient Economies: 4,529thMost Inclusive: 4,586thMost Developed: 5,456thNicest Citizens: 5,566thHighest Poor Incomes: 6,388thMost Advanced Public Education: 6,908thMost Compassionate Citizens: 7,086thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 7,900thMost Stationary: 7,926thMost Pacifist: 8,151stLargest Governments: 8,161stLargest Populations: 8,786thMost Scientifically Advanced: 9,497thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 9,947thHighest Average Incomes: 10,314thMost Subsidized Industry: 10,443rdMost Beautiful Environments: 10,751stHighest Average Tax Rates: 12,878thMost Influential: 13,116thSafest: 14,501stTop
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Nudest: 15,486thLargest Retail Industry: 15,574thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 17,201stMost Advanced Public Transport: 18,158thLargest Information Technology Sector: 19,921stMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 20,268thLongest Average Lifespans: 22,519thMost Politically Free: 25,154thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 26,170thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 28,843rd
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Most Extensive Civil Rights: 18th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 40th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 73rd in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 83rd in the regionHighest Drug Use: 94th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 100th in the regionMost Cultured: 103rd in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 105th in the regionTop
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Least Corrupt Governments: 116th in the regionMost Politically Free: 127th in the regionMost Stationary: 137th in the regionRudest Citizens: 147th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 180th in the regionMost Inclusive: 181st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 192nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 192nd in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 197th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 199th in the regionMost Influential: 247th in the regionNicest Citizens: 261st in the regionMost Developed: 281st in the regionLargest Populations: 315th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 329th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 365th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 378th in the regionLargest Governments: 441st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 465th in the regionMost Pacifist: 478th in the regionTop
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 531st in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 536th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 553rd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 661st in the regionNudest: 723rd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 736th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 759th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 762nd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 835th in the regionSafest: 840th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 990th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in The True Way, the government prides itself on being smug and condescending to idiots.
  • : Following new legislation in The True Way, constituents prefer a carrot and boomstick approach to dealing with politicians.
  • : Following new legislation in The True Way, rebuilding efforts for a recently destroyed cathedral aren't expected to be completed for another century.
  • : Following new legislation in The True Way, there's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt.
  • : Following new legislation in The True Way, passengers often cause a stink on public transport.
  • : Following new legislation in The True Way, sex changes are routinely performed at The True Way's hospitals.
  • : Following new legislation in The True Way, employers are finding it hard to screen candidates now that everyone gets A grades in their exams.
  • : Following new legislation in The True Way, grannies get pulled over for knitting pullovers while driving.
  • : The True Way was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Retail Industry.
  • : Following new legislation in The True Way, children are brainwashed at a young age to accept "love and peace!" as a way of life.

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