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The Free Land of West Siders

“Indeed”

Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Good
Economy:
Thriving
Political Freedoms:
World Benchmark

Regional Influence: Nipper

Location: Osiris

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West Siders

Population48.533 billion

CapitalCompton
LeaderLeader

CurrencyDbone
Animalgiruffalo

The Free Land of West Siders is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Leader with a fair hand, and renowned for its smutty television, keen interest in outer space, and unlimited-speed roads. The democratic, cheerful population of 48.533 billion West Siderians love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The large, socially-minded, outspoken government prioritizes Welfare, although Education, Environment, and Social Policy are also considered important, while Spirituality and Defense receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Compton. The average income tax rate is 59.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The thriving West Siderian economy, worth a remarkable 3,500 trillion Dbones a year, is highly specialized and mostly made up of the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 72,135 Dbones, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Political scientists despair as the national mascot election eclipses all others in voter enthusiasm, a new generation of aquariumless hotels are being built under government supervision, politicians are often found scavenging bins at night to supplement their income, and private law firms are unheard of. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. West Siders's national animal is the giruffalo, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

West Siders is ranked 341,427th in the world and 16,237th in Osiris for Largest Cheese Export Sector, scoring -10.73 on the Mozzarella Productivity Index.

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Largest Populations: 2ndMost Cheerful Citizens: 1,137thLargest Publishing Industry: 2,090thLargest Welfare Programs: 2,261stMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 3,168thTop
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Most Rebellious Youth: 5,932ndHighest Economic Output: 6,410thNicest Citizens: 9,651stSmartest Citizens: 11,520thBest Weather: 14,276thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 16,485thLongest Average Lifespans: 16,874thHealthiest Citizens: 16,896thTop
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 18,136thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 19,644thMost Beautiful Environments: 19,728thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 22,949thLeast Corrupt Governments: 23,038thMost Pacifist: 25,133rdHighest Food Quality: 27,408thMost Cultured: 27,569thMost Politically Free: 31,587thSafest: 32,381stMost Advanced Public Education: 33,865th
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Largest Populations: 1st in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 52nd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 78th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 102nd in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 104th in the regionTop
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Highest Economic Output: 310th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 319th in the regionMost Politically Free: 391st in the regionNicest Citizens: 547th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 642nd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 665th in the regionTop
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Best Weather: 952nd in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 1,041st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 1,089th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 1,194th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1,245th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1,253rd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1,279th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 1,308th in the regionMost Cultured: 1,454th in the region

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