Think you have what it take to run a country?

[DKSuddeth]

The Holy Empire of Norwaland
"In DK we trust"


UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Very Good Economy:
Reasonable Political Freedoms:
Below Average

Location: the West Pacific
The Holy Empire of Norwaland is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its burgeoning orca population. Its hard-nosed population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The enormous government concentrates mainly on Religion & Spirituality, although Law & Order and Healthcare are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 33%, but much higher for the wealthy. A very small private sector is dominated by the Trout Farming industry.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force. Norwaland's national animal is the orca, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush chilly waters, and its currency is the plebe.

 

[freeandfun1]

The Republic of Blondehashland
"A friend with weed is a friend indeed"

UN Category: Capitalist Paradise
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Thriving
Political Freedoms: Some

Location: The North Pacific

The Republic of Blondehashland is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 6 million are either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The medium-sized government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 13%. A robust private sector is led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Trout Farming, and Uranium Mining industries.

Voting is compulsory. Crime is a problem. Blondehashland's national animal is the house cat and its currency is the blunt.

 

[NightTrain]

The Republic of NiteTrain
"Nuke the French!"


UN Category: Right-wing Utopia
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Powerhouse
Political Freedoms: Good

Location: USMB Warfare
The Republic of NiteTrain is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 6 million are free to succeed or fail in life on their own merits; the successful tend to enjoy an opulent (but moralistic) lifestyle, while the failures can be seen crowding out most jails.

The minute, pro-business government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Law & Order, and Religion & Spirituality. Income tax is unheard of. A healthy private sector is led by the Furniture Restoration, Book Publishing, and Cheese Exports industries.

Voting is compulsory and organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region. Crime is a serious problem. NiteTrain's national animal is the 105 mm howitzer, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the dollar.

NiteTrain is ranked 63,346th in the world for Happiest Citizens.

 

[Semper Fi]

Alright, friends, join USMB Warfare as your region. This is gonna be fun!

The Armed Republic of Marinen
"Victory to the Barbarous"
UN Category: Corporate Police State
Civil Rights:
Few Economy:
Very Strong Political Freedoms:
Rare

Location: USMB Warfare
The Armed Republic of Marinen is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 6 million 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 medium-sized, corrupt government is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Religion & Spirituality and Defence are secondary priorities. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 12%. A healthy private sector is led by the Uranium Mining industry, followed by Trout Farming and Retail.

Elections have been outlawed and the government is seen to favor Catholics. Crime is a problem. Marinen's national animal is the Grizzly Bear and its currency is the Dollar Bill.

Marinen is ranked 37,156th in the world for Happiest Citizens.

 

[Avatar4321]

The Kingdom of Fiznab
"Live by the sword, live a good long life."


UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Average
Economy:Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Below Average

Location: the South Pacific
The Kingdom of Fiznab is a tiny, devout nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 5 million 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 medium-sized government is mainly concerned with Religion & Spirituality, although Commerce and Law & Order are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 12%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Woodchip Exports, Uranium Mining, and Basket Weaving industries.

Crime is a problem. Fiznab's national animal is the jackalope, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the onti.


Looks like this good be interesting. not sure how to get into your region.

 

[Doomer]

The People's Republic of Doomerville
"Freedom & Expansion"


UN Category: New York Times Democracy

Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Reasonable
Political Freedoms: Superb

Location: USMB Warfare
The People's Republic of Doomerville is a small, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 7 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 28%. A robust private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Retail, and Basket Weaving industries.

Voting is voluntary, citizens select which government department gets their income tax Dollars each year, and all tariffs have been abolished. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Doomerville's national animal is the Wolf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Dollar.

 

[DKSuddeth]

Looks like this good be interesting. not sure how to get into your region.

just click to move for the new region and put in USMB as the search query, should work

 

[nycflasher]

Jennifer Government, Max Barry

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(visit retardedjimmy)

Remember how I said that everyone's New Year's resolution should be to read a new book? Make this your first one, because it's a classic.

I can't seem to figure out what I like more about this thing: the amazing characters, the perfect story, or the whip smart satire. The theory behind it is sort of an anti-1984: Instead of the Government having taken over everything, it's the corporations that have conquered. Taxes are done away with, everything is privatized, and capitalism is the order of the day. Companies like Mattel and McDonald's run the schools, while the Police or the NRA can be hired to catch criminals, or really anyone you want caught. The Government itself is a corporation way outside of the Forbes 500, still trying to keep the peace, but having to take donations in order to do so.

And it's on this backdrop that Barry lays his story. His tone is smarky and smirky, but it fits the marketing saturated environment perfectly. John Nike (everyone's named after the company they work for, as Barry uses and abuses corporate trademarks without mercy) is the bad guy at the center of this world, and he's also the best character I've read in a while. He's a sly, underhanded, arrogant, intelligent marketing "Vice President"-- the kind of guy that must have come up with the "Just Do It" campaign. His first idea, the catalyst for the story, is to create a demand for a new brand of Nike shoes... by killing 10 of the first few people who buy them. It's great, sick, and excellently satirical.

 

[NightTrain]

Damn! DK is ranked #1 in the region, and I had a full day headstart! What's up with that? DK, cease and desist with your underhanded bribes, lest I unleash the Hounds of War!

And, I'm wondering... to join the U.N., or not to join?

 

[DKSuddeth]

Damn! DK is ranked #1 in the region, and I had a full day headstart! What's up with that? DK, cease and desist with your underhanded bribes, lest I unleash the Hounds of War!

And, I'm wondering... to join the U.N., or not to join?

follow my teachings young grasshopper, I will show you the way.

 

[Avatar4321]

Haha i bet i could beat both of you. but then im still debating whether i want to stay in my region for a while lol.

 

[Avatar4321]

The Borderlands of Charyana
"We know what's good for you, so shut up and take it"

UN Category: Authoritarian Democracy
Civil Rights:
Rare Economy:
Imploded Political Freedoms:
Very Good

Location: the South Pacific
The Borderlands of Charyana is a massive, devout nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate population of 3.267 billion are prohibited from doing almost everything except voting, which they do timidly and conservatively.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, moralistic, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of the Environment, Religion & Spirituality, and Social Equality. The average income tax rate is 100%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

Houses and businesses are bulldozed to make way for ever-expanding cemetaries, all major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras, there's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt, and zombie-like crowds of hard drug users stumble through the streets. Crime is totally unknown, despite the fact that it is difficult to make it through a day without breaking one of the country's many laws. Charyana's national animal is the parakeet, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the ivor.


Charyana is ranked 6305th in the region and 106,757th in the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry.


I saw this one and i just had to laugh from that third paragraph. I think i may have some fun with this game. im going to see if i can get some endorsements and then make some UN resolutions.

 

[Avatar4321]

Haha This game is pretty fun (I know im a geek) im starting to get into it and making backroom deals to gain UN endorsements and propose legislation to accomplish my sadistic desire of global domination through international diplomacy.

Also, out of curiosity. Anyone else notice that all the leftist states were ruthless police states that tax 100% of the peoples income? My nation is quite nice with a flat tax of 13%.

 

[NightTrain]

Gotcha beat! I'm ranked #1 in USMB now, and only a 7% tax!

 

[Avatar4321]

Gotcha beat! I'm ranked #1 in USMB now, and only a 7% tax!

Yeah well if i was in a group with less than 10 people id be ranked 1 too What are you ranked worldwide?

 

[NightTrain]

Wellll....

Today the ranking is for 'smartest people', and I'm dead last! lol

Looks like I need to educate my 9 million stoooopid people. I'm expelling all the protesting hippies today, so that should significantly boost my national average IQ.

NiteTrain is ranked 7th in the region and 99,241st in the world for Smartest Citizens.

 

[Annie]

Wellll....

Today the ranking is for 'smartest people', and I'm dead last! lol

Looks like I need to educate my 9 million stoooopid people. I'm expelling all the protesting hippies today, so that should significantly boost my national average IQ.

You're surrounded!

 

[DKSuddeth]

Wellll....

Today the ranking is for 'smartest people', and I'm dead last! lol

Looks like I need to educate my 9 million stoooopid people. I'm expelling all the protesting hippies today, so that should significantly boost my national average IQ.

Odd how I have a nation of hippies...and I'm higher than YOU.

 

[NightTrain]

Which further reinforces my sneaking suspicion that there's a serious flaw in how these stats are computed!

Check this out Semper Fi's country :

SNIP ...euthanasia is legal, bicyclists are banned from major roads, and political activists are routinely executed... SNIP

He's my hero!

 

[DKSuddeth]

sounds like he's almost ripe for a rebellion. Wonder how I can fund that.