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Most Scientifically Advanced: 4,815thLargest Information Technology Sector: 6,116thMost Secular: 7,138th
The Commonwealth of
Father Knows Best State Suspiciously Liberal Dictatorship
We wanted to be free and we owe this freedom to nobody.
Influence
Unproven
Region
Civil Rights
Average
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Rare

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Merish Commonwealth

Population3.844 billion

CapitalNew Merish City
LeaderMadeleine La Marché

Currencykroon
AnimalSeal

The Commonwealth of Merish Commonwealth is a massive, orderly nation, ruled by Madeleine La Marché with an iron fist, and renowned for its digital currency, ubiquitous missile silos, and free-roaming dinosaurs. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 3.844 billion Merish Commonwealthians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, 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 New Merish City. The average income tax rate is 80.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Merish Commonwealthian economy, worth 647 trillion kroons a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Tourism. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 168,506 kroons, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, Merish Commonwealth's airwaves are dominated by corporate-backed commercial radio, consumption of cat memes has skyrocketed, and solving crossword puzzles requires fluency in at least five languages. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Merish Commonwealth's national animal is the Seal, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

Merish Commonwealth is ranked 292,823rd in the world and 10,347th in Lazarus for Most Stationary, with 2.0346861978 days.

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Most Scientifically Advanced: 4,815thLargest Information Technology Sector: 6,116thMost Secular: 7,138thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 7,475thMost Developed: 7,908thHealthiest Citizens: 8,260thMost Advanced Public Transport: 8,354thLongest Average Lifespans: 9,345thLowest Crime Rates: 9,572ndSmartest Citizens: 9,683rdLargest Publishing Industry: 11,315thLargest Governments: 11,651stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 11,851stHighest Poor Incomes: 11,894thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 11,909thMost Advanced Public Education: 13,580thMost Corrupt Governments: 13,970thTop
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Most Beautiful Environments: 15,007thHighest Average Incomes: 16,407thMost Cultured: 16,893rdHighest Food Quality: 17,168thHighest Average Tax Rates: 18,017thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 18,118thMost Patriotic: 18,171stLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 18,410thMost Efficient Economies: 21,425thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 21,630thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 24,641stBest Weather: 28,301st
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Most Scientifically Advanced: 254th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 310th in the regionMost Secular: 388th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 446th in the regionMost Developed: 458th in the regionTop
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Longest Average Lifespans: 533rd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 536th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 555th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 607th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 620th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 625th in the regionLargest Governments: 700th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 756th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 761st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 798th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 861st in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 975th in the regionMost Cultured: 988th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1,036th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Merish Commonwealth's influence in Lazarus rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".
  • : Merish Commonwealth was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, Most Advanced Public Education, and Most Popular Tourist Destinations and the Top 10% for Most Patriotic and Best Weather.
  • : Following new legislation in Merish Commonwealth, solving crossword puzzles requires fluency in at least five languages.
  • : Following new legislation in Merish Commonwealth, consumption of cat memes has skyrocketed.
  • : Following new legislation in Merish Commonwealth, Merish Commonwealth's airwaves are dominated by corporate-backed commercial radio.
  • : Following new legislation in Merish Commonwealth, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes.
  • : Following new legislation in Merish Commonwealth, signs at the border tell international drivers where they can put their cars.
  • : Merish Commonwealth was refounded in Lazarus.
  • : Merish Commonwealth ceased to exist in Lazarus.
  • : Merish Commonwealth's influence in Lazarus rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".

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