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Lowest Overall Tax Burden: 363rdLargest Publishing Industry: 831stHighest Disposable Incomes: 858th
The United Kingdom of
Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
For Konge og Fedreland
Influence
Hatchling
Region
Civil Rights
Superb
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Excellent

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East Oceania

Population27.717 billion

CapitalAsbjørn
LeaderInge Barkisson

CurrencyKrone
AnimalLion

The United Kingdom of East Oceania is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Inge Barkisson with an even hand, and remarkable for its sprawling nuclear power plants, unlimited-speed roads, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, democratic, humorless population of 27.717 billion Oceanians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The minute government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Asbjørn. Income tax is unheard of.

The frighteningly efficient Oceanic economy, worth a remarkable 7,516 trillion Kroner a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 271,202 Kroner, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Prisoners can't do number twos without their "toilet buddy" present, minority children spend hours bussing to schools miles away from home, '.lib' or '.con' domains indicate whether Oceanic websites are meant for liberals or conservatives, and seasonal hay-fever sufferers are attending government drug counselling sessions to get free doughnuts. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. East Oceania's national animal is the Lion, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

East Oceania is ranked 3,917th in the world and 89th in Europe for Smartest Citizens, with 144.6 quips per hour.

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Lowest Overall Tax Burden: 363rdLargest Publishing Industry: 831stHighest Disposable Incomes: 858thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 859thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 1,411thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1,520thHighest Poor Incomes: 1,720thHighest Economic Output: 1,730thMost Cultured: 1,902ndLargest Insurance Industry: 2,031stFattest Citizens: 2,035thLargest Retail Industry: 2,193rdLargest Soda Pop Sector: 2,284thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 2,380thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 3,042ndTop
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Largest Agricultural Sector: 3,739thSmartest Citizens: 3,917thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 4,175thSafest: 4,225thHighest Average Incomes: 4,297thMost Scientifically Advanced: 5,393rdLargest Populations: 6,888thHighest Food Quality: 6,997thLargest Information Technology Sector: 9,223rdMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 9,242ndMost Secular: 11,055thMost Efficient Economies: 13,322ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 13,752ndLowest Crime Rates: 14,905thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 15,729thTop
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Largest Mining Sector: 19,706thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 21,337thMost Developed: 24,262ndMost Valuable International Artwork: 29,230thLeast Corrupt Governments: 30,757thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 31,171stMost Income Equality: 32,575th
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Lowest Overall Tax Burden: 3rd in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 6th in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 8th in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 10th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 10th in the regionTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 16th in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 16th in the regionFattest Citizens: 16th in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 16th in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 21st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 22nd in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 23rd in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 26th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 30th in the regionLargest Populations: 34th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 35th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 35th in the regionMost Cultured: 46th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 53rd in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 72nd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 77th in the regionTop
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Smartest Citizens: 89th in the regionSafest: 94th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 108th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 108th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in East Oceania, seasonal hay-fever sufferers are attending government drug counselling sessions to get free doughnuts.
  • : Following new legislation in East Oceania, '.lib' or '.con' domains indicate whether Oceanic websites are meant for liberals or conservatives.
  • : Following new legislation in East Oceania, minority children spend hours bussing to schools miles away from home.
  • : Following new legislation in East Oceania, prisoners can't do number twos without their "toilet buddy" present.
  • : Following new legislation in East Oceania, schoolchildren on field trips are asked what torture means to them.
  • : Following new legislation in East Oceania, pre-takeoff checks last longer than the flights themselves.
  • : Following new legislation in East Oceania, party leaders rely on horoscopes to create "ticket balance".
  • : Following new legislation in East Oceania, the nation has an international reputation for compassion.
  • : Following new legislation in East Oceania, drug deals return to the streets as legions of undercover officers stalk the dark web.
  • : Following new legislation in East Oceania, it's been a banner year for local vexillology.

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