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Most Secular: 3,896thMost Armed: 5,378thMost Valuable International Artwork: 5,640th
The Chromodynamic Flavour of
Iron Fist Consumerists Champions of Commerce
Propr'ty is th'ft.
Mafia
Influence
Squire
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Outlawed

Overview Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

Stones

Population1.198 billion

CapitalFlinton
LeaderMafia
FaithGuns

CurrencyA-dull rock
Animalshort guys and gals

The Chromodynamic Flavour of Stones is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by Mafia with an iron fist, and remarkable for its digital currency, frequent executions, and complete lack of prisons. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.198 billion Stons'rs are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, although Administration, Education, and Law & Order are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Flinton. The average income tax rate is 68.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Stonsian economy, worth 170 trillion A-dull rocks 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 a large, well-organized, broadly diversified black market in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Retail. 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 142,475 A-dull rocks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Games of cops and robbers typically end in at least one fatal shooting, the world still seems flat to some people in space, young girls and senior citizens alike can be spotted wearing colourful short shorts, and the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Stones's national animal is the short guys and gals, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is Guns.

Stones is ranked 228,754th in the world and 736th in Concord for Safest, scoring 21.2 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.

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Most Secular: 3,896thMost Armed: 5,378thMost Valuable International Artwork: 5,640thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 8,648thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 9,645thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 9,839thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 10,614thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 11,503rdHighest Poor Incomes: 13,461stTop
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Largest Welfare Programs: 15,730thMost Corrupt Governments: 17,416thLargest Mining Sector: 18,731stLargest Retail Industry: 21,001stMost Influential: 22,011thMost Inclusive: 22,719thMost Developed: 24,334thHighest Average Incomes: 25,182ndMost Rebellious Youth: 25,361st
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Most Armed: 3rd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 7th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 7th in the regionMost Secular: 7th in the regionTop
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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 9th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 9th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 10th in the regionLargest Black Market: 13th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 13th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 15th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 17th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 18th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 34th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 38th in the regionTop
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Most Rebellious Youth: 39th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 40th in the regionMost Influential: 46th in the regionMost Developed: 50th in the regionLargest Governments: 58th in the regionMost Inclusive: 58th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 59th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 65th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 65th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 69th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 70th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Stones, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller.
  • : Following new legislation in Stones, young girls and senior citizens alike can be spotted wearing colourful short shorts.
  • : Following new legislation in Stones, the world still seems flat to some people in space.
  • : Following new legislation in Stones, games of cops and robbers typically end in at least one fatal shooting.
  • : Following new legislation in Stones, those who turn the other cheek seem to enjoy being slapped just a little too much.
  • : Stones changed its national animal to "short guys and gals".
  • : Stones voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "Right of Emigration"".
  • : Stones endorsed The Imperium of New Uchoria.
  • : Stones was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Developed.
  • : Stones was endorsed by The Imperium of New Uchoria.

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