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Most Secular: 696thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1,042ndMost Advanced Defense Forces: 2,454th
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Apistevia

Population5.125 billion

CapitalAronRa
LeaderEmperor JL Fergusson

CurrencyCredits
AnimalPlatypus

The Empire of Apistevia is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by Emperor JL Fergusson with an iron fist, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 5.125 billion Apistevists 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 large, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of AronRa. The average income tax rate is 97.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Apistevist economy, worth a remarkable 1,003 trillion Credits 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 Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Information Technology, and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 195,761 Credits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.4 times as much as the poorest.

Stealing from a clothesline is a serious offence, the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit, vets have been drafted in to help "fix" those who fail the parental license exam, and things are looking up for patients accidentally prescribed erectile dysfunction medication. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Apistevia's national animal is the Platypus, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

Apistevia is ranked 206,291st in the world and 158th in The Land of Kings and Emperors for Most Stationary, with 40.39621025752 days.

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Most Secular: 696thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1,042ndMost Advanced Defense Forces: 2,454thTop
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Lowest Crime Rates: 3,426thHighest Average Tax Rates: 3,454thLargest Governments: 3,642ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 3,681stMost Beautiful Environments: 3,927thMost Developed: 3,986thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 4,921stSmartest Citizens: 6,078thMost Corrupt Governments: 6,194thMost Cultured: 6,215thBest Weather: 6,218thMost Advanced Public Education: 6,269thLongest Average Lifespans: 6,362ndHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 7,043rdMost Advanced Public Transport: 7,591stHealthiest Citizens: 7,944thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 8,057thHighest Food Quality: 8,277thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 8,893rdLargest Publishing Industry: 9,050thHighest Average Incomes: 10,735thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 10,930thMost Patriotic: 11,675thMost Efficient Economies: 11,793rdLargest Manufacturing Sector: 12,489thMost Scientifically Advanced: 13,019thLargest Welfare Programs: 14,494thTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 15,956thMost Inclusive: 18,408thMost Subsidized Industry: 18,699thMost Authoritarian: 20,915thHighest Poor Incomes: 21,302nd
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Most Secular: 2nd in the regionTop
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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 4th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 8th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 9th in the regionMost Developed: 9th in the regionLargest Governments: 9th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 10th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 11th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 11th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 12th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 12th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 12th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 12th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 13th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 13th in the regionBest Weather: 13th in the regionTop
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Most Advanced Public Education: 15th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 15th in the regionMost Cultured: 16th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 17th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 18th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 19th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 20th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 20th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 21st in the regionNudest: 21st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 22nd in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 22nd in the regionMost Inclusive: 23rd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 24th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 25th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Apistevia, things are looking up for patients accidentally prescribed erectile dysfunction medication.
  • : Following new legislation in Apistevia, vets have been drafted in to help "fix" those who fail the parental license exam.
  • : Apistevia was reclassified from "Father Knows Best State" to "Iron Fist Consumerists".
  • : Following new legislation in Apistevia, the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit.
  • : Following new legislation in Apistevia, stealing from a clothesline is a serious offence.
  • : Following new legislation in Apistevia, diplomatic fallout tends to be much more dangerous than radioactive fallout.
  • : Following new legislation in Apistevia, first-time moms are expected to be experienced parents from day one.
  • : Following new legislation in Apistevia, weighted heels are added to military boots to ensure diminutive celebrities meet minimum requirements.
  • : Following new legislation in Apistevia, record sales of 'child-whacking sticks' have been reported.
  • : Following new legislation in Apistevia, government agents scour baking periodicals for subversive recipes.

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