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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 7,613thMost Secular: 9,766thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 15,754th
The Holy Hell of Congestion of
Iron Fist Consumerists
Twilight at Independence Blvd is damned scary
Influence
Nipper
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

Overview Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

I 85

Population11.182 billion

CapitalCharlotte
LeaderEisenhower
FaithConstructionist

Currencytoll
AnimalSunbird

The Holy Hell of Congestion of I 85 is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by Eisenhower with an iron fist, and remarkable for its prohibition of alcohol, aversion to nipples, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 11.182 billion Highwaymen 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 medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Charlotte. The average income tax rate is 42.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Roadworthy economy, worth a remarkable 1,351 trillion tolls a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Soda Sales. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 120,885 tolls, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Armed security details escort librarians to their homes, the justice of I 85 is considered superior to that of other nations, copies of the constitution are used as toilet paper, and lawyers turn down litigation cases and corporate work in order to focus on lucrative public defence work. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. I 85's national animal is the Sunbird, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution, and its national religion is Constructionist.

I 85 is ranked 48,362nd in the world and 3,031st in Lazarus for Most Advanced Public Education, scoring 4,473.58 on the Edu-tellignce® Test Score.

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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 7,613thMost Secular: 9,766thTop
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Largest Furniture Restoration Industry: 15,754thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 16,503rdHighest Disposable Incomes: 17,925thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 19,887thHighest Poor Incomes: 20,543rdHighest Economic Output: 20,757thLargest Publishing Industry: 21,098thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 24,804thLargest Black Market: 28,451stLargest Retail Industry: 29,036th
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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 429th in the regionMost Secular: 563rd in the regionTop
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Largest Cheese Export Sector: 805th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1,046th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : I 85 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Economic Output, Highest Disposable Incomes, Highest Poor Incomes, and Largest Black Market.
  • : I 85 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Retail Industry.
  • : I 85 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Retail Industry.
  • : I 85's influence in Lazarus rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".
  • : I 85's influence in Lazarus rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
  • : I 85 was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry.
  • : I 85's influence in Lazarus rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
  • : I 85 was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry.
  • : I 85 was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry and the Top 10% for Largest Retail Industry.
  • : I 85's influence in Lazarus rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".

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