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Largest Publishing Industry: 1,586thMost Rebellious Youth: 3,192ndHighest Wealthy Incomes: 4,134th
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Opiachus

Population8.717 billion

CapitalOpiachus
LeaderSecretary-General Lee

Currencydollar
Animaldove

The United Nations of Opiachus is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by Secretary-General Lee with an even hand, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, unlimited-speed roads, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 8.717 billion Opians enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.

The medium-sized, liberal, pro-business government prioritizes Education, with Defense, Industry, and Social Policy also on the agenda, while Spirituality and Welfare are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Opiachus. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 34.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Opian economy, worth a remarkable 1,129 trillion dollars a year, is led by the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. Black market activity is notable. Average income is an impressive 129,534 dollars, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 731,914 per year while the poor average 11,256, a ratio of 65.0 to 1.

Rumour has it Secretary-General Lee needs a calculator to multiply ten by ten, the government loves seeing the little people fight, sales of trenchcoats are on the rise, and academics have a bone to pick with free market entrepreneurs. Crime, especially youth-related, is a major problem, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Opiachus's national animal is the dove, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Opiachus is ranked 12,392nd in the world and 6th in Free Market Federation for Highest Food Quality, scoring 146.97 on the Meeshlin-Starr Index.

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Largest Publishing Industry: 1,586thTop
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Most Rebellious Youth: 3,192ndHighest Wealthy Incomes: 4,134thHighest Drug Use: 5,433rdMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 5,629thHighest Crime Rates: 6,129thRudest Citizens: 6,513thMost Cultured: 6,807thSmartest Citizens: 8,043rdMost Advanced Public Education: 8,043rdMost Developed: 8,926thHighest Disposable Incomes: 9,966thMost Valuable International Artwork: 10,715thMost Scientifically Advanced: 10,908thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 11,044thHealthiest Citizens: 12,243rdHighest Food Quality: 12,392ndLargest Retail Industry: 13,317thTop
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Nudest: 16,301stLargest Information Technology Sector: 18,323rdMost Armed: 18,437thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 19,115thMost Efficient Economies: 20,549thMost Inclusive: 21,335thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 21,618thHighest Economic Output: 26,342ndLongest Average Lifespans: 26,912thMost Secular: 27,129thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 27,360thMost Extensive Civil Rights: 27,649thMost Pro-Market: 27,988thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 28,904th
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Highest Drug Use: 1st in the regionTop
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 2nd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 2nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Opiachus, academics have a bone to pick with free market entrepreneurs.
  • : Following new legislation in Opiachus, sales of trenchcoats are on the rise.
  • : Following new legislation in Opiachus, the government loves seeing the little people fight.
  • : Following new legislation in Opiachus, rumour has it Secretary-General Lee needs a calculator to multiply ten by ten.
  • : Following new legislation in Opiachus, beating enemies to death with a baseball bat is legal if done within nine innings.
  • : Opiachus voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Fair Work Visas Act".
  • : Opiachus voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Commend Outer Sparta".
  • : Opiachus was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork and the Top 5% for Highest Drug Use.
  • : Opiachus published "The United Nations of Opiachus" (Factbook: Overview).
  • : Opiachus published "Declaration On Realm Of The Whispering Winds: The Story" (Bulletin: Campaign).

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World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 3 » Free Transhumanists, Gabrielium, and La Cocina del Bodhi.

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