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