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Most Valuable International Artwork: 1,961stLargest Publishing Industry: 7,299thMost Cheerful Citizens: 8,286th
The Democratic Republic of
Corrupt Dictatorship Corrupt Liberal Dictatorship
Hope and laughter make the world go round
Influence
Hatchling
Region
Civil Rights
Below Average
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

Overview Factbook Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

Ile de Crystal Lake

Population4.797 billion

CapitalUrbana
LeaderKingfish
FaithDorkism

CurrencyGemstone
AnimalJellyfish

The Democratic Republic of Ile de Crystal Lake is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Kingfish with an iron fist, and renowned for its parental licensing program, zero percent divorce rate, and multi-spousal wedding ceremonies. The compassionate, cynical population of 4.797 billion Ile de Crystal lakers are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.

The medium-sized, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Urbana. The average income tax rate is 71.0%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Ile de Crystal Lakean economy, worth 637 trillion Gemstones a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Tourism. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 132,976 Gemstones, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

National park visitors are reporting a rash of poison ivy sightings, the writing style of religious hymns often changes mid-stanza, those who turn the other cheek seem to enjoy being slapped just a little too much, and teach an angler how to phish and he can make a living. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ile de Crystal Lake's national animal is the Jellyfish, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans, and its national religion is Dorkism.

Ile de Crystal Lake is ranked 12,551st in the world and 728th in Balder for Safest, scoring 118.54 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.

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Most Valuable International Artwork: 1,961stTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 7,299thMost Cheerful Citizens: 8,286thMost Developed: 9,116thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 9,124thHealthiest Citizens: 9,486thLowest Crime Rates: 9,871stNicest Citizens: 10,453rdHighest Food Quality: 10,813thMost Compassionate Citizens: 11,088thMost Cultured: 11,326thLongest Average Lifespans: 11,630thSmartest Citizens: 11,921stMost Inclusive: 12,092ndSafest: 12,551stMost Advanced Public Education: 14,285thMost Patriotic: 14,295thHighest Poor Incomes: 14,574thTop
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Most Scientifically Advanced: 15,191stMost Beautiful Environments: 15,852ndBest Weather: 17,102ndLargest Agricultural Sector: 22,880thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 23,565thLargest Governments: 25,183rdMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 26,175thMost Secular: 27,358th
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 62nd in the regionTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 340th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 403rd in the regionMost Developed: 492nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 493rd in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 519th in the regionTop
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Lowest Crime Rates: 591st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 591st in the regionNicest Citizens: 594th in the regionMost Cultured: 632nd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 637th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 649th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 667th in the regionMost Inclusive: 668th in the regionSafest: 728th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 864th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 886th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 912th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 988th in the regionBest Weather: 1,021st in the regionMost Patriotic: 1,130th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Ile de Crystal Lake was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Ile de Crystal Lake's influence in Balder rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
  • : Ile de Crystal Lake was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork and the Top 5% for Most Patriotic, Most Advanced Public Education, Most Developed, and Most Inclusive.
  • : Ile de Crystal Lake's influence in Balder rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".
  • : Following new legislation in Ile de Crystal Lake, teach an angler how to phish and he can make a living.
  • : Following new legislation in Ile de Crystal Lake, those who turn the other cheek seem to enjoy being slapped just a little too much.
  • : Following new legislation in Ile de Crystal Lake, the writing style of religious hymns often changes mid-stanza.
  • : Following new legislation in Ile de Crystal Lake, national park visitors are reporting a rash of poison ivy sightings.
  • : Following new legislation in Ile de Crystal Lake, the dessert 'Death by Chocolate' isn't the most lethal dish on the menu.
  • : Ile de Crystal Lake was refounded in Balder.

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