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Most Stationary: 185thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 853rdLargest Populations: 906th
The Kingdom of
Democratic Socialists Hell
Created November 14, 2004
Influence
Instigator
Governor
Region
Civil Rights
Some
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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The Ice Bears

Population42.72 billion

CapitalNew Oksfjord
LeaderKing Thermo
FaithChurch of Arctic

CurrencyPolar Crown
AnimalPolar Bear

The Kingdom of The Ice Bears is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by King Thermo with an even hand, and notable for its aversion to nipples, complete lack of prisons, and restrictive gun laws. The compassionate, humorless, devout population of 42.72 billion Ice Bearsians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The relatively small, corrupt government prioritizes Law & Order, although Industry, Healthcare, and Education are also considered important, while Environment and International Aid are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Oksfjord. The average income tax rate is 4.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Ice Bearsian economy, worth a remarkable 4,272 trillion Polar Crowns a year, is quite specialized and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Soda Sales, and Automobile Manufacturing. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 100,007 Polar Crowns, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Annulments are on the rise as couples discover their ancestors were born in the same hospitals, radio stations are forbidden to play anything with too much drum or bass, astronauts take one small step for The Ice Bears and one giant step backward from confrontation, and when their backs are against the walls Ice Bearsians look out for gay men. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Ice Bears's national animal is the Polar Bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Church of Arctic.

The Ice Bears is ranked 58,373rd in the world and 20th in Arctic for Most Subsidized Industry, scoring 3,369.61 on the Gilded Widget Scale.

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Most Stationary: 185thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 853rdLargest Populations: 906thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 1,030thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 1,144thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1,942ndFattest Citizens: 2,334thLargest Publishing Industry: 2,831stTop
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Highest Unexpected Death Rate: 3,194thHighest Economic Output: 4,335thMost Cultured: 4,896thMost Influential: 5,251stMost Pacifist: 5,345thHighest Disposable Incomes: 7,399thMost Compassionate Citizens: 7,992ndMost Devout: 10,630thNicest Citizens: 12,538thHighest Food Quality: 14,203rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 14,265thTop
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Most Popular Tourist Destinations: 16,630thLargest Black Market: 16,907thSmartest Citizens: 16,944thMost Beautiful Environments: 17,678thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 18,439thLargest Information Technology Sector: 21,084th
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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1st in the regionLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1st in the regionMost Stationary: 1st in the regionMost Influential: 2nd in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 2nd in the regionLargest Populations: 2nd in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 2nd in the regionFattest Citizens: 2nd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 2nd in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 2nd in the regionTop
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Most Cultured: 3rd in the regionMost Devout: 3rd in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 3rd in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 4th in the regionMost Pacifist: 4th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 4th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 4th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : The Ice Bears was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Publishing Industry, Fattest Citizens, Most Stationary, Largest Populations, and Lowest Overall Tax Burden.
  • : The Ice Bears lodged a message on the Arctic Regional Message Board.
  • : The Ice Bears updated the World Factbook entry in Arctic.
  • : The Ice Bears was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Corrupt Governments and Most Cheerful Citizens.
  • : The Ice Bears was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Safest and Nicest Citizens.
  • : The Ice Bears was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector, Most Beautiful Environments, and Largest Soda Pop Sector.
  • : The Ice Bears was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Populations and Largest Gambling Industry.
  • : The Ice Bears was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector and Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : The Ice Bears was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Publishing Industry and Most Pacifist.
  • : The Ice Bears was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Primitive and Most Advanced Law Enforcement.

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