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Smartest Citizens: 6thLeast Corrupt Governments: 11thSafest: 11th
The Republic of
Liberal Democratic Socialists Open-Minded Education State
Illegitimi non carborundum
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Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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This was probably a bad idea

Population26.741 billion

CapitalStill Here City

CurrencyBullet
Animalsquid

The Republic of This was probably a bad idea is a gargantuan, cultured nation, notable for its museums and concert halls, otherworldly petting zoo, and multi-spousal wedding ceremonies. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 26.741 billion This was probably a bad ideans love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The large, socially-minded, outspoken government prioritizes Education, although Administration, Healthcare, and Environment are also considered important, while Defense and Spirituality aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Still Here City. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient This was probably a bad idean economy, worth an astonishing 14,848 trillion Bullets a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is a breathtaking 555,289 Bullets, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Meat prices are soaring as the farming industry struggle under government-imposed restrictions, trust-fund babies line up for places in community college, criminals rejoice in the streets as the entire police force is sent away on a training retreat, and grocery stores can be audibly identified by the giggling emerging from them. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. This was probably a bad idea's national animal is the squid, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

This was probably a bad idea is ranked 301,742nd in the world and 3,196th in the Pacific for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring -7.21 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.

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Smartest Citizens: 6thLeast Corrupt Governments: 11thSafest: 11thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 14thMost Scientifically Advanced: 18thMost Cultured: 24thHighest Food Quality: 27thMost Developed: 29thHealthiest Citizens: 31stLongest Average Lifespans: 31stNicest Citizens: 46thLowest Crime Rates: 49thMost Compassionate Citizens: 50thMost Cheerful Citizens: 50thMost Inclusive: 52ndMost Pacifist: 52ndLargest Governments: 58thMost Secular: 63rdLargest Information Technology Sector: 64thMost Beautiful Environments: 66thMost Advanced Public Education: 69thLargest Publishing Industry: 78thHighest Poor Incomes: 85thHighest Average Tax Rates: 103rdMost Efficient Economies: 126thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 174thLargest Welfare Programs: 210thBest Weather: 233rdHighest Average Incomes: 327thHighest Economic Output: 377thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 488thMost Rebellious Youth: 504thMost Advanced Public Transport: 604thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 711thMost Valuable International Artwork: 712thMost Subsidized Industry: 1,793rdTop
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Rudest Citizens: 3,889thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 4,107thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 6,459thLargest Populations: 7,911thMost Influential: 13,144thMost Income Equality: 16,592ndMost World Assembly Endorsements: 16,749thTop
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Most Politically Free: 28,216th
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Most Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionLargest Governments: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionSafest: 1st in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionNicest Citizens: 2nd in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 2nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 2nd in the regionMost Secular: 2nd in the regionMost Inclusive: 2nd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 2nd in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 2nd in the regionMost Pacifist: 2nd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 2nd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 3rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 4th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 5th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 5th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 5th in the regionBest Weather: 6th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 7th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 8th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 11th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 11th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 12th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 12th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 18th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 30th in the regionTop
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Largest Populations: 39th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 54th in the regionRudest Citizens: 63rd in the regionMost Politically Free: 65th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 77th in the regionMost Influential: 177th in the regionTop
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Most Income Equality: 274th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, grocery stores can be audibly identified by the giggling emerging from them.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, criminals rejoice in the streets as the entire police force is sent away on a training retreat.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, trust-fund babies line up for places in community college.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, meat prices are soaring as the farming industry struggle under government-imposed restrictions.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, the government seeks peaceful forum with terrorists.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, space shuttles regularly launch rubbish into space.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, court verdicts are predictable to within a hundredth of a percentage point.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, Bigtopian interference in domestic elections is always democratically sanctioned.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, a ban on unsolicited cold calling in all forms is in effect.
  • : Following new legislation in This was probably a bad idea, citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns.

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