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Most Advanced Public Transport: 5,798thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 6,862ndMost Rebellious Youth: 8,371st
The Ferrum Nation of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy Fascists
Ut ferrum in æternum vive
Influence
Hatchling
Region
Civil Rights
Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Very Good

Overview Factbook Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

Illand

Population14.346 billion

CapitalFerrum
LeaderMaxum

CurrencyDrachma
AnimalFox

The Ferrum Nation of Illand is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by Maxum with an even hand, and notable for its pith helmet sales, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic population of 14.346 billion Ferrites have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Industry, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Ferrum. The average income tax rate is 85.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Illandian economy, worth a remarkable 2,038 trillion Drachmas a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 142,115 Drachmas, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Environmentalists are advocating slash-and-burn in the nation's forests, Maxum can't hear a thing when the unwashed masses throw rocks at the new state limousine, the derisively named "Morlocks of Moria" futilely demand time in the sun, and families waiting for delayed pipe installations hope daily for rain. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Illand's national animal is the Fox, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Illand is ranked 265,872nd in the world and 8,883rd in Balder for Most Stationary, with 12.97372780792 days.

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Most Advanced Public Transport: 5,798thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 6,862ndMost Rebellious Youth: 8,371stMost Developed: 9,419thMost Subsidized Industry: 10,572ndSmartest Citizens: 11,707thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 12,022ndHighest Economic Output: 12,023rdNicest Citizens: 12,554thMost Scientifically Advanced: 12,700thMost Cheerful Citizens: 12,850thMost Compassionate Citizens: 12,915thMost Efficient Economies: 12,936thLongest Average Lifespans: 13,139thSafest: 13,346thMost Advanced Public Education: 13,434thHighest Poor Incomes: 13,738thHighest Average Tax Rates: 13,932ndLargest Governments: 14,231stLowest Crime Rates: 14,470thTop
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Largest Welfare Programs: 15,791stHealthiest Citizens: 16,782ndHighest Food Quality: 17,032ndMost Inclusive: 17,484thLargest Publishing Industry: 17,822ndMost Cultured: 18,320thLargest Information Technology Sector: 18,652ndMost Beautiful Environments: 20,694thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 20,975thMost Armed: 21,919thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 23,242ndMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 24,522ndHighest Average Incomes: 25,305thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 26,254thLargest Populations: 28,214th
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Most Advanced Public Transport: 350th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 380th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 455th in the regionMost Developed: 465th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 495th in the regionTop
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Smartest Citizens: 603rd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 623rd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 639th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 657th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 687th in the regionNicest Citizens: 688th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 693rd in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 722nd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 729th in the regionSafest: 729th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 767th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 769th in the regionLargest Governments: 775th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 821st in the regionLargest Populations: 879th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 880th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 890th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 906th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 983rd in the regionMost Cultured: 986th in the regionMost Inclusive: 1,000th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1,026th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Illand was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements.
  • : Illand's influence in Balder rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
  • : Following new legislation in Illand, families waiting for delayed pipe installations hope daily for rain.
  • : Following new legislation in Illand, the derisively named "Morlocks of Moria" futilely demand time in the sun.
  • : Illand's influence in Balder rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".
  • : Illand was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements.
  • : Illand relocated from Lazarus to Balder.
  • : Illand was refounded in Lazarus.
  • : Illand ceased to exist in Balder.
  • : Illand's influence in Balder rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".

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