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Smartest Citizens: 6thLeast Corrupt Governments: 11thSafest: 11th
The Republic of
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Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
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Political Freedom
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This was probably a bad idea

Population26.729 billion

CapitalStill Here City

CurrencyBullet
Animalsquid

The Republic of This was probably a bad idea is a gargantuan, safe nation, renowned for its infamous sell-swords, irreverence towards religion, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 26.729 billion This was probably a bad ideans love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The large, socially-minded, outspoken government prioritizes Education, with Administration, Healthcare, and Environment also on the agenda, while Defense and Spirituality receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Still Here City. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient This was probably a bad idean economy, worth an astonishing 14,840 trillion Bullets a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is a breathtaking 555,232 Bullets, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Court verdicts are predictable to within a hundredth of a percentage point, space shuttles regularly launch rubbish into space, the government seeks peaceful forum with terrorists, and meat prices are soaring as the farming industry struggle under government-imposed restrictions. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. This was probably a bad idea's national animal is the squid, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

This was probably a bad idea is ranked 46th in the world and 2nd in the Pacific for Nicest Citizens, with 223.69 average smiles per day.

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Smartest Citizens: 6thLeast Corrupt Governments: 11thSafest: 11thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 14thMost Scientifically Advanced: 18thMost Cultured: 24thHighest Food Quality: 27thMost Developed: 29thLongest Average Lifespans: 31stHealthiest Citizens: 31stNicest Citizens: 46thLowest Crime Rates: 49thMost Compassionate Citizens: 49thMost Cheerful Citizens: 50thMost Pacifist: 52ndMost Inclusive: 52ndLargest Governments: 58thLargest Information Technology Sector: 63rdMost Secular: 65thMost Beautiful Environments: 66thMost Advanced Public Education: 70thLargest Publishing Industry: 78thHighest Poor Incomes: 85thHighest Average Tax Rates: 103rdMost Efficient Economies: 126thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 173rdLargest Welfare Programs: 210thBest Weather: 233rdHighest Average Incomes: 327thHighest Economic Output: 379thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 488thMost Rebellious Youth: 506thMost Advanced Public Transport: 603rdHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 709thMost Valuable International Artwork: 713thMost Subsidized Industry: 1,794thTop
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Rudest Citizens: 3,984thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 4,100thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 6,512thLargest Populations: 7,911thMost Influential: 13,136thMost Income Equality: 15,996thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 16,742ndTop
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Most Politically Free: 28,235th
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Most Cultured: 1st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1st in the regionSafest: 1st in the regionLargest Governments: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionMost Secular: 2nd in the regionMost Pacifist: 2nd in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 2nd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 2nd in the regionMost Inclusive: 2nd in the regionNicest Citizens: 2nd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 2nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 2nd in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 2nd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 3rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 4th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 5th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 5th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 5th in the regionBest Weather: 6th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 7th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 8th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 11th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 11th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 12th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 12th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 18th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 30th in the regionTop
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Largest Populations: 39th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 54th in the regionMost Politically Free: 63rd in the regionRudest Citizens: 65th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 78th in the regionMost Influential: 177th in the regionTop
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Most Income Equality: 271st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, meat prices are soaring as the farming industry struggle under government-imposed restrictions.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, the government seeks peaceful forum with terrorists.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, space shuttles regularly launch rubbish into space.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, court verdicts are predictable to within a hundredth of a percentage point.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, Bigtopian interference in domestic elections is always democratically sanctioned.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, a ban on unsolicited cold calling in all forms is in effect.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, the art of conversation has been rediscovered.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, groups of government workers are declared protected tribes if they venture too deep into the Capitol.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, students are wary of colorfully decorated new teachers with names like Professor Pipsqueak.

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