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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1,342ndLargest Gambling Industry: 1,480thLargest Mining Sector: 2,007th
The Holy Chronicle of
Iron Fist Consumerists
And upon the alter will also be placed my books
Influence
Powerbroker
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Astinus

Population9.162 billion

CapitalPalanthas
LeaderBertram

CurrencySteel
AnimalScribe

The Holy Chronicle of Astinus is a colossal, orderly nation, ruled by Bertram with an iron fist, and renowned for its closed borders, deadly medical pandemics, and suspicion of poets. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless, devout population of 9.162 billion Astinusians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The enormous, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Law & Order, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Palanthas. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 75.2%.

The frighteningly efficient Astinusian economy, worth a remarkable 1,262 trillion Steels a year, is quite specialized and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Uranium Mining, Gambling, Soda Sales, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 137,819 Steels, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 433,547 per year while the poor average 33,521, a ratio of 12.9 to 1.

It's rumored that Marche Noire knows what the nation's generals eat for breakfast, copies of the constitution are used as toilet paper, every microwave and toaster is being disassembled and probed by inspectors, and the media only bothers polling the three most exclusive country clubs in the nation. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Astinus's national animal is the Scribe, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Astinus is ranked 45,619th in the world and 4th in The Library for Most Stationary, with 959.19377500448 days.

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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1,342ndLargest Gambling Industry: 1,480thLargest Mining Sector: 2,007thTop
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Most Avoided: 3,022ndMost Ignorant Citizens: 3,513thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 3,619thMost Corrupt Governments: 3,876thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 4,007thLargest Black Market: 4,168thRudest Citizens: 4,890thMost Subsidized Industry: 4,931stLargest Soda Pop Sector: 6,169thNudest: 7,979thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 12,007thTop
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 20,009thMost Efficient Economies: 21,631stHighest Economic Output: 22,210thLargest Retail Industry: 24,453rdHighest Average Tax Rates: 25,968thHighest Average Incomes: 27,307thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 27,885th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Astinus's influence in The Library rose from "Eminence Grise" to "Powerbroker".
  • : Astinus was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : Astinus was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Avoided and the Top 10% for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : Astinus was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Avoided.
  • : Astinus was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : Astinus was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments.
  • : Astinus was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments.
  • : Astinus was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments.
  • : Following new legislation in Astinus, the media only bothers polling the three most exclusive country clubs in the nation.
  • : Astinus was reclassified from "Moralistic Democracy" to "Iron Fist Consumerists".

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