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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1stBest Weather: 6thMost Beautiful Environments: 6th
The Emoticons of
Left-wing Utopia Drugged-Out Hippies
Where's my wallet?
Influence
Superpower
Governor Person / WA Delegate
Region
Civil Rights
Frightening
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Excessive

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Smiley Bob

Population39.62 billion

CapitalAvengers Tower
LeaderDanielle
Faitha tie

Currencypika
Animaldragon

The Emoticons of Smiley Bob is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Danielle with a fair hand, and remarkable for its strictly enforced bedtime, conspicuous electricity pylons, and keen interest in outer space. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 39.62 billion Smilers are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whomever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The government — a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, liberal, outspoken morass — juggles the competing demands of Environment, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Avengers Tower. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Smiley economy, worth an astonishing 12,590 trillion pikas a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is extremely specialized, is mostly made up of the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing. Average income is an amazing 317,787 pikas, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crossbow bolts fill the skies if so much as a sparrow flies overhead, the government takes agricultural advice from a wasp-themed superhero, dissing one's former country is a prerequisite to apply for Smiley citizenship, and foreign musicians that Danielle dislikes are turned away at the border. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Smiley Bob's national animal is the dragon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is a tie.

Smiley Bob is ranked 35th in the world and 1st in Hollow Point for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 45,641.72 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.

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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1stBest Weather: 6thMost Beautiful Environments: 6thMost Developed: 9thHealthiest Citizens: 10thLongest Average Lifespans: 11thHighest Drug Use: 17thMost Cheerful Citizens: 17thMost Cultured: 18thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 20thHighest Food Quality: 21stMost Rebellious Youth: 22ndMost Pacifist: 23rdMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 30thNicest Citizens: 34thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 35thMost Compassionate Citizens: 43rdLargest Welfare Programs: 48thMost Accessible: 63rdMost Inclusive: 75thHighest Average Tax Rates: 84thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 88thMost Valuable International Artwork: 111thMost Advanced Public Transport: 116thLargest Governments: 129thMost Advanced Public Education: 129thSafest: 143rdMost Efficient Economies: 290thLeast Corrupt Governments: 307thLowest Crime Rates: 384thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 455thMost Subsidized Industry: 467thSmartest Citizens: 653rdHighest Economic Output: 667thHighest Poor Incomes: 1,052ndMost Secular: 1,356thLargest Populations: 2,095thHighest Average Incomes: 2,625thMost Influential: 2,645thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 3,320thTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 9,279thLargest Publishing Industry: 9,472ndMost Scientifically Advanced: 13,024thNudest: 13,887thTop
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Most Income Equality: 23,317thMost Extensive Civil Rights: 24,706thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 25,502ndMost Politically Free: 31,704th
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Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 1st in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 1st in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionMost Extreme: 1st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 1st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionMost Extensive Civil Rights: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1st in the regionMost Influential: 1st in the regionBest Weather: 1st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1st in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 1st in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionLargest Governments: 1st in the regionMost Inclusive: 1st in the regionHighest Drug Use: 1st in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 1st in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 1st in the regionMost Accessible: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 1st in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 1st in the regionLargest Populations: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 1st in the regionMost Pacifist: 1st in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionNicest Citizens: 1st in the regionSafest: 1st in the regionTop
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Most Secular: 2nd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 2nd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 2nd in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 2nd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 2nd in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 2nd in the region
No WA voting rights.

Endorsements Received: 3 » The Utes, The Zeon Republic, and Brocklandia.

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Smiley Bob, foreign musicians that Danielle dislikes are turned away at the border.
  • : Following new legislation in Smiley Bob, dissing one's former country is a prerequisite to apply for Smiley citizenship.
  • : Following new legislation in Smiley Bob, the government takes agricultural advice from a wasp-themed superhero.
  • : Following new legislation in Smiley Bob, crossbow bolts fill the skies if so much as a sparrow flies overhead.
  • : Following new legislation in Smiley Bob, crime is on the rise as DNA sampling has been all but outlawed.
  • : Following new legislation in Smiley Bob, the nation has opened its arms to an influx of refugees.
  • : Following new legislation in Smiley Bob, scientists take credit every time it rains in Hollow Point.
  • : Following new legislation in Smiley Bob, the government puts forth the claim that harming young girls is wrong.
  • : Following new legislation in Smiley Bob, business meetings across the country are interrupted by the sound of squeaking whoopee-cushions.
  • : Following new legislation in Smiley Bob, being impolite in public is punishable by heavy fines.

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