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Most Efficient Economies: 28thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 34thSmartest Citizens: 53rd
The E-Democracy of
Left-wing Utopia
Nullius In Verba
Herman von Pückler-Muskau
Influence
Squire
Civil Rights
Superb
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Superb

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The Rhein States

Population20.817 billion

CapitalHeidelberg
LeaderHerman von Pückler-Muskau
FaithAbsurdism

CurrencyRheiner Mark
AnimalPeregrine Falcon

The E-Democracy of The Rhein States is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Herman von Pückler-Muskau with a fair hand, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls, otherworldly petting zoo, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 20.817 billion Rhein Statesians are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whomever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The medium-sized, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Heidelberg. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Rhein Statesian economy, worth an astonishing 12,067 trillion Rheiner Marks a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is a breathtaking 579,706 Rheiner Marks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

School lockers are filled with fancy underwear, robotic spouses prove to be just as imperfect as flesh and blood ones, the Ministry of Health has reported a sharp increase in the incidence of delayed menopause, and fans doing the wave routinely disrupt the finals of Go tournaments. Crime is totally unknown. The Rhein States's national animal is the Peregrine Falcon, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Absurdism.

The Rhein States is ranked 364th in the world and 17th in The North Pacific for Safest, scoring 198.91 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.

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Most Efficient Economies: 28thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 34thSmartest Citizens: 53rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 64thLargest Governments: 78thMost Scientifically Advanced: 83rdMost Secular: 84thMost Developed: 93rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 100thLongest Average Lifespans: 101stHighest Food Quality: 103rdHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 127thHealthiest Citizens: 132ndHighest Poor Incomes: 134thHighest Average Tax Rates: 135thMost Cultured: 141stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 162ndLargest Publishing Industry: 234thMost Subsidized Industry: 236thRudest Citizens: 238thHighest Average Incomes: 242ndMost Inclusive: 270thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 275thLowest Crime Rates: 296thMost Influential: 334thLargest Information Technology Sector: 336thSafest: 364thMost Beautiful Environments: 434thMost Advanced Public Education: 549thHighest Economic Output: 552ndMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 655thMost Advanced Public Transport: 709thMost Patriotic: 733rdMost Compassionate Citizens: 782ndNicest Citizens: 837thMost Rebellious Youth: 896thLargest Welfare Programs: 918thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 1,415thMost Cheerful Citizens: 1,601stLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1,631stBest Weather: 1,651stHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 1,800thLeast Corrupt Governments: 1,914thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 2,009thTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 4,229thLargest Retail Industry: 4,410thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 5,872ndLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 6,312thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 7,058thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 9,660thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 10,963rdMost Stationary: 11,821stMost Pacifist: 12,742ndTop
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 15,085thLargest Populations: 15,405thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 16,292nd
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Largest Governments: 2nd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 3rd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 3rd in the regionMost Cultured: 4th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 4th in the regionMost Secular: 4th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 6th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 6th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 6th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 7th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 8th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 8th in the regionMost Developed: 8th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 9th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 9th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 9th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 10th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 10th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 10th in the regionRudest Citizens: 10th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 11th in the regionMost Inclusive: 13th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 14th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 15th in the regionSafest: 17th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 17th in the regionMost Influential: 20th in the regionMost Patriotic: 25th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 25th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 26th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 27th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 29th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 30th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 31st in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 34th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 36th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 42nd in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 44th in the regionNicest Citizens: 46th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 54th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 56th in the regionTop
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Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 66th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 90th in the regionBest Weather: 99th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 118th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 150th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 162nd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 167th in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 171st in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 186th in the regionMost Stationary: 245th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 263rd in the regionLargest Populations: 265th in the regionTop
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 348th in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 356th in the regionMost Extensive Civil Rights: 529th in the regionNudest: 539th in the regionMost Pacifist: 577th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in The Rhein States, fans doing the wave routinely disrupt the finals of Go tournaments.
  • : Following new legislation in The Rhein States, the Ministry of Health has reported a sharp increase in the incidence of delayed menopause.
  • : Following new legislation in The Rhein States, robotic spouses prove to be just as imperfect as flesh and blood ones.
  • : Following new legislation in The Rhein States, school lockers are filled with fancy underwear.
  • : The Rhein States endorsed The Tyrannical Federation of Kazanqa.
  • : The Rhein States was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork.
  • : The Rhein States was endorsed by The Tyrannical Federation of Kazanqa.
  • : Following new legislation in The Rhein States, sending sick politicians "Get Well Soon" cards is considered bribery.
  • : Following new legislation in The Rhein States, the wearing and manufacture of fur apparel is banned.
  • : Following new legislation in The Rhein States, a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up.

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