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Most Ignorant Citizens: 2,813thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 3,143rdHighest Wealthy Incomes: 3,772nd
The All Sorts of
Corporate Police State Halliburton
Still Funny
Influence
Diplomat
Bus Driver
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Unheard Of

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Taost

Population15.88 billion

CapitalEnfield
LeaderChef Andy
FaithMaillard

CurrencyBeans
AnimalButter

The All Sorts of Taost is a titanic, orderly nation, ruled by Chef Andy with an iron fist, and notable for its free-roaming dinosaurs, ban on automobiles, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 15.88 billion Taostians are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed.

The large, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Enfield. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 67.8%.

The frighteningly efficient Taostian economy, worth a remarkable 2,148 trillion Beans a year, is quite specialized and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Uranium Mining, Gambling, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an impressive 135,269 Beans, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 894,220 per year while the poor average 7,896, a ratio of 113 to 1.

Political shows are fit for purpose, fan-made edits of old films have seen a sudden jump in quality, people take government jobs for the frequent flier miles, and a vast monorail network carries people all over the country. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Taost's national animal is the Butter, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is Maillard.

Taost is ranked 99,035th in the world and 12th in Bus Stop for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 43,556.71 Standard Monetary Units.

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Most Ignorant Citizens: 2,813thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 3,143rdTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 3,772ndMost Avoided: 4,125thMost Primitive: 4,273rdLargest Mining Sector: 5,171stMost Advanced Public Transport: 5,425thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 5,653rdMost Secular: 6,441stLargest Black Market: 6,457thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 9,117thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 9,882ndNudest: 9,976thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 10,038thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 10,471stMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 10,542ndMost Subsidized Industry: 10,950thMost Corrupt Governments: 12,747thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 13,316thLargest Gambling Industry: 14,862ndHighest Economic Output: 14,943rdTop
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Largest Furniture Restoration Industry: 19,980thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 20,175thMost Efficient Economies: 22,853rdLargest Manufacturing Sector: 23,147thLargest Welfare Programs: 26,748thLargest Populations: 27,345thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 27,547th
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 1st in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Secular: 1st in the regionGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1st in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 1st in the regionMost Primitive: 1st in the regionMost Avoided: 1st in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 1st in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 1st in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Ignorant Citizens: 1st in the regionTop
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Largest Black Market: 2nd in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2nd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 2nd in the regionLargest Governments: 2nd in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 2nd in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 2nd in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 2nd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 2nd in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 2nd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 3rd in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 3rd in the regionNudest: 3rd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Taost was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
  • : Taost lodged a message on the Bus Stop Regional Message Board.
  • : Taost was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
  • : Taost lodged a message on the Bus Stop Regional Message Board.
  • : Taost was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Economic Output.
  • : Taost's influence in Bus Stop fell from "Ambassador" to "Diplomat".
  • : Taost's influence in Bus Stop rose from "Diplomat" to "Ambassador".
  • : Taost's influence in Bus Stop fell from "Ambassador" to "Diplomat".
  • : Taost was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
  • : The Transit Authority of Busmaster-General appointed Taost as Bus Driver with authority over Embassies in Bus Stop.

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