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Largest Black Market: 2,483rdLargest Mining Sector: 2,791stMost Devout: 2,998th
The Riddlers of
Iron Fist Consumerists Champions of Commerce
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The Sphynx
Influence
Eminence Grise
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Unheard Of

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Riddlemeree

Population17.569 billion

CapitalLidder
LeaderThe Sphynx
FaithLogic

CurrencyGold Rhyme
AnimalGhost

The Riddlers of Riddlemeree is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by The Sphynx with an iron fist, and notable for its enslaved workforce, free-roaming dinosaurs, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless, devout population of 17.569 billion Riddlemereeans 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 juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Lidder. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 56.8%.

The frighteningly efficient Riddlemereean economy, worth a remarkable 3,443 trillion Gold Rhymes 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 an enormous, deeply entrenched black market in Arms Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, Information Technology, and Tourism. 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 195,980 Gold Rhymes, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 860,684 per year while the poor average 28,059, a ratio of 30.7 to 1.

New "Worker's Strike" laws set out who is allowed to strike a worker, teams of painters are converting road signs from horse lengths to kilometers, the breathalyser pledge is a traditional part of marriages in Riddlemeree, and the country is rumored to be a Brancalandian puppet state. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Riddlemeree's national animal is the Ghost, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Logic.

Riddlemeree is ranked 119,859th in the world and 5th in War Weary for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring 2,633.92 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.

Top
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Largest Black Market: 2,483rdLargest Mining Sector: 2,791stTop
5%
Most Devout: 2,998thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 3,153rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 3,615thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 5,312thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 5,953rdHighest Economic Output: 6,067thMost Corrupt Governments: 6,779thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 8,834thMost Stationary: 9,050thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 9,866thHighest Disposable Incomes: 10,010thHighest Average Incomes: 10,996thMost Patriotic: 12,314thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 14,401stTop
10%
Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 17,704thMost Influential: 17,961stBest Weather: 18,166thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 18,428thLargest Populations: 20,609thMost Developed: 20,872ndMost Advanced Public Education: 20,990thLowest Crime Rates: 22,923rdLargest Information Technology Sector: 23,421stLargest Welfare Programs: 23,617thMost Efficient Economies: 23,876thMost Subsidized Industry: 24,897thLongest Average Lifespans: 26,256thLargest Governments: 26,977thMost Valuable International Artwork: 27,829th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Riddlemeree was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Black Market and the Top 5% for Highest Average Incomes, Highest Economic Output, Highest Wealthy Incomes, and Most Patriotic.
  • : Riddlemeree's influence in War Weary rose from "Enforcer" to "Eminence Grise".
  • : Following new legislation in Riddlemeree, the country is rumored to be a Brancalandian puppet state.
  • : Following new legislation in Riddlemeree, the breathalyser pledge is a traditional part of marriages in Riddlemeree.
  • : Following new legislation in Riddlemeree, teams of painters are converting road signs from horse lengths to kilometers.
  • : Following new legislation in Riddlemeree, new "Worker's Strike" laws set out who is allowed to strike a worker.
  • : Following new legislation in Riddlemeree, The Sphynx's exquisite office door is replaced monthly due to angry petitioners.
  • : Riddlemeree's influence in War Weary fell from "Eminence Grise" to "Enforcer".
  • : Riddlemeree was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Devout.
  • : Riddlemeree's influence in War Weary rose from "Enforcer" to "Eminence Grise".

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