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Humble Potato

Population2.092 billion

CapitalPomme de Terre
LeaderKing Edward Potato
FaithAxomamma

CurrencyYukon gold
AnimalRusset potato

The Empire of Humble Potato is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by King Edward Potato with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, punitive income tax rates, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic population of 2.092 billion Humble Potatoans enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The enormous, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Pomme de Terre. The average income tax rate is 78.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The Humble Potatoan economy, worth 124 trillion Yukon golds a year, is highly specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Basket Weaving, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 59,554 Yukon golds, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Motorists must pay to enter inner-cities during peak hours, scientists take credit every time it rains in Hiding Place, lobotomies haven't been the same after the practice was severed, and drug lords often avoid prison time by teaching "chemistry" classes to underprivileged youth. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Humble Potato's national animal is the Russet potato, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Axomamma.

Humble Potato is ranked 61,196th in the world and 6th in Hiding Place for Highest Poor Incomes, with 47,801.99 Standard Monetary Units.

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Least Corrupt Governments: 4,752ndSafest: 4,764thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 5,350thMost Pacifist: 5,568thMost Cheerful Citizens: 6,993rdNicest Citizens: 8,960thMost Compassionate Citizens: 9,738thLargest Welfare Programs: 10,516thMost Valuable International Artwork: 10,628thBest Weather: 11,704thMost Inclusive: 14,066thMost Beautiful Environments: 14,210thMost Accessible: 15,333rdTop
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Highest Food Quality: 16,822ndHighest Average Tax Rates: 18,408thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 20,056thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 20,975thMost Advanced Public Transport: 21,438thMost Cultured: 21,898thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 22,053rdLongest Average Lifespans: 23,431stMost Rebellious Youth: 25,018th
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Most Cultured: 1st in the regionBest Weather: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1st in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionMost Extensive Civil Rights: 1st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1st in the regionMost Influential: 1st in the regionMost Pacifist: 1st in the regionHighest Drug Use: 1st in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 1st in the regionSafest: 1st in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Accessible: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionNicest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Stationary: 1st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Humble Potato, drug lords often avoid prison time by teaching "chemistry" classes to underprivileged youth.
  • : Humble Potato was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Accessible and the Top 10% for Most Rebellious Youth.
  • : Following new legislation in Humble Potato, lobotomies haven't been the same after the practice was severed.
  • : Following new legislation in Humble Potato, scientists take credit every time it rains in Hiding Place.
  • : Following new legislation in Humble Potato, motorists must pay to enter inner-cities during peak hours.
  • : Following new legislation in Humble Potato, officials pull all-nighters to check immigrants for potential links to terrorists.
  • : Following new legislation in Humble Potato, King Edward Potato's power is effectively nullified as no bill becomes law without the upper house's support.
  • : Following new legislation in Humble Potato, high-income earners pay a 100% tax rate.
  • : Humble Potato lodged a message on the Hiding Place Regional Message Board.
  • : Following new legislation in Humble Potato, the government recently donated a surfboard to an impoverished family in a landlocked region.

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