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Most Cheerful Citizens: 151stSafest: 251stHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 306th
The Free land of
Democratic Socialists Ordinary Caring Intelligent World Citizens
One nation, together for freedom, future and progress
Alistair Fountain
Influence
Vassal
Region
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Below Average

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Ducky II

Population29.872 billion

CapitalQuacksville
LeaderAlistair Fountain
FaithHumanism

CurrencyPound
AnimalDog

The Free land of Ducky II is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Alistair Fountain with an even hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space, anti-smoking policies, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate, cheerful population of 29.872 billion Ducky IIians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Quacksville. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Ducky IIian economy, worth a remarkable 5,824 trillion Pounds a year, is driven almost entirely by government activity. The industrial sector, which is highly specialized, is mostly made up of the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Information Technology. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 194,985 Pounds, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Military equipment is being auctioned off to extend comatose centenarians' lives, owning a really cute pet is grounds for immediate investigation, government ministers have eclectic tastes in curtains, and the government spends more on chasing distant comets than on basic infrastructure. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ducky II's national animal is the Dog, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Humanism.

Ducky II is ranked 290,863rd in the world and 28th in Eladen for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring -70.52 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.

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Most Cheerful Citizens: 151stSafest: 251stHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 306thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 379thLowest Crime Rates: 388thBest Weather: 397thMost Advanced Public Transport: 427thNicest Citizens: 432ndMost Compassionate Citizens: 490thLeast Corrupt Governments: 507thMost Developed: 512thMost Pacifist: 532ndLongest Average Lifespans: 546thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 574thMost Beautiful Environments: 591stHealthiest Citizens: 596thMost Advanced Public Education: 662ndMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 677thLargest Welfare Programs: 681stHighest Average Tax Rates: 812thHighest Food Quality: 998thLargest Governments: 1,162ndMost Inclusive: 1,309thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1,410thSmartest Citizens: 1,478thMost Cultured: 1,517thHighest Economic Output: 2,577thTop
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Highest Poor Incomes: 4,247thLargest Populations: 4,402ndMost Subsidized Industry: 5,436thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 6,555thMost Rebellious Youth: 7,024thMost Efficient Economies: 7,144thHighest Average Incomes: 11,186thMost Scientifically Advanced: 11,432ndMost Patriotic: 12,135thTop
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 16,789thLargest Publishing Industry: 20,954thMost Income Equality: 23,767thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 27,791st
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Least Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionMost Pacifist: 1st in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Income Equality: 1st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1st in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Inclusive: 1st in the regionNicest Citizens: 1st in the regionBest Weather: 1st in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 1st in the regionTop
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 2nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 2nd in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 2nd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 2nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 2nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Ducky II, the government spends more on chasing distant comets than on basic infrastructure.
  • : Following new legislation in Ducky II, government ministers have eclectic tastes in curtains.
  • : Following new legislation in Ducky II, owning a really cute pet is grounds for immediate investigation.
  • : Following new legislation in Ducky II, military equipment is being auctioned off to extend comatose centenarians' lives.
  • : Following new legislation in Ducky II, pilots always remember to send their doctors a Maxxmas card.
  • : Ducky II was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Highest Food Quality, Most Developed, Highest Foreign Aid Spending, Highest Economic Output, and Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : Following new legislation in Ducky II, suit-clad businessmen have been taking advantage of the relaxed welfare qualifications by shopping with food stamps.
  • : Following new legislation in Ducky II, ten-year-olds are applying for lemonade stand operator licences.
  • : Following new legislation in Ducky II, hospitals are amongst the best-funded in the region.
  • : Ducky II was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Income Equality.

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