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Highest Disposable Incomes: 2,683rdLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 3,274thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 3,420th
The Tar Deposits of
Iron Fist Consumerists Imperialist Pig Dog Oppressors
Thar's Black Gold in them thar Sands!
His Oiliness Nick Athabasca
Influence
Eminence Grise
Homeland Officer
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Unheard Of

Overview Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

Athabasca Sands

Population21.855 billion

CapitalMcMurray
LeaderHis Oiliness Nick Athabasca
FaithFrackism

CurrencyTar
AnimalGhost

The Tar Deposits of Athabasca Sands is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by His Oiliness Nick Athabasca with an iron fist, and notable for its ban on automobiles, disturbing lack of elderly people, and avowedly heterosexual populace. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless, devout population of 21.855 billion Athabascans 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 relatively small, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of McMurray. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 14.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Athabasca Sandsian economy, worth a remarkable 4,099 trillion Tars a year, is broadly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Soda Sales. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an impressive 187,567 Tars, with the richest citizens earning 8.1 times as much as the poorest.

Auditors are gutting every governmental department, corporate lobbying has been outlawed, citizens buy season tickets on a 20-year payment plan, and coffee cups have grown in size to accommodate the huge ingredients list. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Athabasca Sands's national animal is the Ghost, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is Frackism.

Athabasca Sands is ranked 36,394th in the world and 8th in War Weary for Most Stationary, with 1,244.1954884366 days.

Top
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Highest Disposable Incomes: 2,683rdTop
5%
Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 3,274thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 3,420thLargest Mining Sector: 3,445thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 3,779thMost Avoided: 4,061stLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 4,266thHighest Economic Output: 4,575thLargest Black Market: 4,661stMost Corrupt Governments: 4,694thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 7,652ndHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 8,855thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 9,355thHighest Average Incomes: 12,163rdMost Efficient Economies: 12,262ndLargest Populations: 13,410thLargest Information Technology Sector: 13,706thMost Influential: 14,743rdTop
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Most Patriotic: 15,798thMost Scientifically Advanced: 19,155thMost Devout: 20,364thMost Valuable International Artwork: 22,916thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 25,092ndLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 29,309th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Athabasca Sands was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Highest Disposable Incomes, the Top 5% for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, and the Top 10% for Most Valuable International Artwork.
  • : Following new legislation in Athabasca Sands, coffee cups have grown in size to accommodate the huge ingredients list.
  • : Following new legislation in Athabasca Sands, citizens buy season tickets on a 20-year payment plan.
  • : Following new legislation in Athabasca Sands, corporate lobbying has been outlawed.
  • : Following new legislation in Athabasca Sands, auditors are gutting every governmental department.
  • : Following new legislation in Athabasca Sands, lending firms are subject to strict government regulations.
  • : Following new legislation in Athabasca Sands, military minds worry that 'the blue screen of death' on brand new operating systems may be a literal description.
  • : Following new legislation in Athabasca Sands, the easiest method of escaping from prison is to take singing lessons.
  • : Following new legislation in Athabasca Sands, the immigration office has an express line for people bringing cash in briefcases.
  • : Following new legislation in Athabasca Sands, helicopter parenting is on the rise.

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