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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 2,464thMost Advanced Public Transport: 3,755thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 4,602nd
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The Holy Therns

Population27.897 billion

CapitalThe Stormy Castle
Leaderthe Witch
Faithevil

Currencysoul
Animalnose-like appendage

The Bizarrely Localized Typhoon of The Holy Therns is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by the Witch with an iron fist, and remarkable for its smutty television, strictly enforced bedtime, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 27.897 billion minions are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The large, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The Stormy Castle. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 81.6%.

The thriving a minion economy, worth a remarkable 2,487 trillion souls a year, is driven almost entirely by government activity. The industrial sector is mostly comprised of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is 89,184 souls, with the richest citizens earning 6.6 times as much as the poorest.

Nobody draws smiley faces on receipts anymore, masterpieces by male artists are on display in the dumpsters behind the gallery, rich people sell their mansions to pay for endless rows of mobile homes, and corporate lobbying has been outlawed. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Holy Therns's national animal is the nose-like appendage, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is evil.

The Holy Therns is ranked 6,049th in the world and 4th in Snazzy for Lowest Crime Rates, with 111.96 law-abiding acts per hour.

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Most Advanced Public Transport: 3,755thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 4,602ndBest Weather: 5,003rdMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 5,353rdLargest Populations: 5,453rdLowest Crime Rates: 6,049thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 7,223rdMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 9,509thMost Corrupt Governments: 10,342ndLongest Average Lifespans: 11,547thHealthiest Citizens: 12,101stLargest Governments: 14,422ndTop
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Highest Average Tax Rates: 17,286thMost Secular: 19,537thMost Cultured: 28,736thMost Subsidized Industry: 28,859thSmartest Citizens: 29,728th
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1st in the region

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