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The United States of Weitzel

“Brawndo- It's Got What Plants Crave!” Der Kommissar

Category: Capitalist Paradise
Civil Rights:
Good
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Very Good

Regional Influence: Hermit

Location: EWU

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Weitzel

Population46.138 billion

CapitalSmallville
LeaderDer Kommissar

CurrencySmelly Fart
Animalduckbilled platypus

The United States of Weitzel is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Der Kommissar with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, frequent executions, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 46.138 billion Weitzelese are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The relatively small government prioritizes Defense, with Education, Industry, and Administration also on the agenda, while Social Policy and International Aid receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Smallville. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4.8%.

The frighteningly efficient Weitzelian economy, worth a remarkable 9,916 trillion Smelly Farts a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Tourism. Average income is an amazing 214,921 Smelly Farts, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 816,947 per year while the poor average 39,206, a ratio of 20.8 to 1.

Citizens praise the weeds that overwhelm their narrow vegetable realm, captains must wait until all rats are safe before jumping ship, childhood friends of Der Kommissar are living it large abroad at the taxpayers' expense, and pre-takeoff checks last longer than the flights themselves. Crime is all-pervasive, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Weitzel's national animal is the duckbilled platypus, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Weitzel is ranked 272,048th in the world and 1st in EWU for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring -10.49 on the Clooney Contribution Index.

Top
1%
Most Stationary: 48thLargest Populations: 103rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 499thHighest Economic Output: 866thMost Valuable International Artwork: 1,180thRudest Citizens: 1,181stMost Armed: 1,506thHighest Disposable Incomes: 1,587thHighest Crime Rates: 1,899thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 2,483rdTop
5%
Largest Gambling Industry: 2,930thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 3,379thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 3,779thFattest Citizens: 4,058thMost Devout: 4,672ndMost Influential: 5,187thMost Scientifically Advanced: 5,748thLargest Publishing Industry: 5,997thSmartest Citizens: 7,248thHighest Average Incomes: 8,411thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 8,498thLargest Information Technology Sector: 9,441stLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 9,455thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 9,615thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 9,842ndMost Patriotic: 9,905thLeast Corrupt Governments: 10,700thLargest Retail Industry: 11,106thMost Cheerful Citizens: 11,251stMost Efficient Economies: 11,922ndLargest Mining Sector: 12,808thTop
10%
Highest Workforce Participation Rate: 14,881stMost Beautiful Environments: 15,496thMost Cultured: 15,721stMost Advanced Defense Forces: 20,020thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 21,267thLargest Black Market: 23,412thLargest Governments: 28,032nd

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Weitzel, pre-takeoff checks last longer than the flights themselves.
  • : Following new legislation in Weitzel, childhood friends of Der Kommissar are living it large abroad at the taxpayers' expense.
  • : Following new legislation in Weitzel, captains must wait until all rats are safe before jumping ship.
  • : Weitzel was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Populations, the Top 5% for Most Influential, and the Top 10% for Most World Assembly Endorsements.
  • : Weitzel voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Commend Outer Sparta".
  • : Weitzel voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Fair Work Visas Act".
  • : Weitzel was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Stationary.
  • : Following new legislation in Weitzel, citizens praise the weeds that overwhelm their narrow vegetable realm.
  • : Following new legislation in Weitzel, returning vacationers often find that their property is now a construction site.
  • : Weitzel was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork.

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