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The Republic of This was probably a bad idea

“Illegitimi non carborundum”

Category: Left-wing Utopia
Civil Rights:
Superb
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Excessive

Regional Influence: Page

Location: the Pacific

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This was probably a bad idea

Population24.918 billion

CapitalStill Here City

CurrencyBullet
AnimalCollege student

The Republic of This was probably a bad idea is a gargantuan, cultured nation, notable for its infamous sell-swords, free-roaming dinosaurs, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 24.918 billion This was probably a bad ideans are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whomever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The medium-sized, socially-minded, outspoken government prioritizes Education, with Administration, Healthcare, and Environment also on the agenda, while Defense receives no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Still Here City. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient This was probably a bad idean economy, worth an astonishing 13,324 trillion Bullets a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is a breathtaking 534,737 Bullets, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Convicts released after being found "wrongfully imprisoned" are surprisingly chill about the whole thing, convicted murderers are free to walk the streets provided they attend rehabilitation classes, the easiest method of escaping from prison is to take singing lessons, and the weather report is the prisoners' favourite programme. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. This was probably a bad idea's national animal is the College student, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

This was probably a bad idea is ranked 144,064th in the world and 1,419th in the Pacific for Most Stationary, with 184.9607844028 days.

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Smartest Citizens: 9thLeast Corrupt Governments: 16thMost Scientifically Advanced: 17thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 18thSafest: 19thMost Cultured: 24thMost Developed: 34thHighest Food Quality: 34thLongest Average Lifespans: 38thHealthiest Citizens: 40thNicest Citizens: 58thMost Cheerful Citizens: 60thMost Pacifist: 67thLargest Information Technology Sector: 68thMost Inclusive: 68thMost Compassionate Citizens: 72ndLowest Crime Rates: 73rdMost Beautiful Environments: 79thHighest Poor Incomes: 82ndMost Advanced Public Education: 87thLargest Governments: 96thLargest Publishing Industry: 105thMost Secular: 106thHighest Average Tax Rates: 141stMost Efficient Economies: 158thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 235thBest Weather: 293rdHighest Average Incomes: 328thHighest Economic Output: 430thLargest Welfare Programs: 522ndMost Rebellious Youth: 609thMost Valuable International Artwork: 708thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 745thMost Advanced Public Transport: 771stHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 1,272ndMost Subsidized Industry: 1,857thTop
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Rudest Citizens: 4,510thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 5,781stHighest Wealthy Incomes: 6,595thLargest Populations: 8,154thMost Influential: 12,971stMost Income Equality: 14,429thTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 17,504thNudest: 19,077thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 24,583rdMost Politically Free: 26,693rd
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Most Developed: 1st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 1st in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 1st in the regionSafest: 1st in the regionLargest Governments: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 2nd in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 2nd in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 2nd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 2nd in the regionNicest Citizens: 2nd in the regionMost Pacifist: 2nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 2nd in the regionMost Inclusive: 2nd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 3rd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 4th in the regionMost Secular: 5th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 5th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 5th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 6th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 6th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 7th in the regionBest Weather: 7th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 9th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 11th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 11th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 14th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 15th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 18th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 33rd in the regionLargest Populations: 40th in the regionTop
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 76th in the regionMost Politically Free: 80th in the regionRudest Citizens: 80th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 94th in the regionMost Influential: 173rd in the regionNudest: 196th in the regionTop
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Most Income Equality: 289th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 314th in the regionMost Extreme: 464th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, the weather report is the prisoners' favourite programme.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, the easiest method of escaping from prison is to take singing lessons.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, convicted murderers are free to walk the streets provided they attend rehabilitation classes.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, convicts released after being found "wrongfully imprisoned" are surprisingly chill about the whole thing.
  • : This was probably a bad idea was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Nudest.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, transgender and agender are on the education agenda.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, you need two tenors and a coloratura contralto to sing the national anthem properly.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, populations of two-headed College students have been found around recently-uncovered archaeological sites.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, it is illegal for police officers to carry out searches due to strict privacy laws.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, children spend all morning taking out a comma and all afternoon putting it back in again.

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