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Least Corrupt Governments: 54thMost Inclusive: 82ndSafest: 122nd
The Commonwealth of
Left-wing Utopia
Accepting all new immigrants!
Influence
Squire
Civil Rights
World Benchmark
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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New Lakemba

Population19.455 billion

CapitalNew Canberra
LeaderThe Committee

CurrencyNew Lakembian Standard Kebab
AnimalAnimal Kingdom

The Commonwealth of New Lakemba is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by The Committee with a fair hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, unlimited-speed roads, and pith helmet sales. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 19.455 billion New Lakembans 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 enormous, liberal, socially-minded, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Canberra. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient New Lakemban economy, worth a remarkable 6,678 trillion New Lakembian Standard Kebabs a year, is highly specialized and mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 343,299 New Lakembian Standard Kebabs, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The amount welfare recipients spend on fertilizer has exploded, people seem disproportionately distraught when told a museum has a phones-off policy, a favorite "life hack" for gap year backpackers is to pretend to be homeless for government handouts, and it is illegal to distribute Girl Guide Cookies without an advanced food hygiene diploma. Crime is totally unknown. New Lakemba's national animal is the Animal Kingdom, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

New Lakemba is ranked 495th in the world and 19th in The North Pacific for Most Cultured, scoring 495 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Least Corrupt Governments: 54thMost Inclusive: 82ndSafest: 122ndMost World Assembly Endorsements: 126thHighest Food Quality: 139thMost Beautiful Environments: 167thMost Developed: 174thHealthiest Citizens: 186thLongest Average Lifespans: 190thMost Advanced Public Transport: 201stMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 208thSmartest Citizens: 213thMost Compassionate Citizens: 217thBest Weather: 236thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 259thLargest Information Technology Sector: 259thMost Secular: 270thMost Advanced Public Education: 286thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 297thMost Scientifically Advanced: 304thNicest Citizens: 305thHighest Average Tax Rates: 316thLargest Governments: 325thMost Pacifist: 338thMost Influential: 371stMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 451stLowest Crime Rates: 494thMost Cultured: 495thLargest Welfare Programs: 564thMost Valuable International Artwork: 632ndHighest Poor Incomes: 673rdMost Rebellious Youth: 973rdHighest Average Incomes: 1,854thHighest Economic Output: 1,952ndLargest Publishing Industry: 2,711thTop
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Most Cheerful Citizens: 3,460thMost Efficient Economies: 7,237thTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 16,414thLargest Populations: 17,225thMost Income Equality: 20,599thMost Subsidized Industry: 22,049thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 24,895th
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Least Corrupt Governments: 2nd in the regionMost Inclusive: 5th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 5th in the regionSafest: 6th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 7th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 9th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 10th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 10th in the regionMost Developed: 13th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 13th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 13th in the regionNicest Citizens: 13th in the regionMost Pacifist: 14th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 14th in the regionLargest Governments: 14th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 14th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 14th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 14th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 15th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 15th in the regionMost Secular: 16th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 16th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 17th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 17th in the regionMost Cultured: 19th in the regionBest Weather: 20th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 25th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 28th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 28th in the regionMost Influential: 39th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 57th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 66th in the regionTop
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Highest Average Incomes: 77th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 89th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 102nd in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 142nd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 284th in the regionLargest Populations: 292nd in the regionTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 398th in the regionMost Extensive Civil Rights: 408th in the regionMost Income Equality: 558th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 623rd in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 643rd in the regionNudest: 680th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in New Lakemba, it is illegal to distribute Girl Guide Cookies without an advanced food hygiene diploma.
  • : Following new legislation in New Lakemba, a favorite "life hack" for gap year backpackers is to pretend to be homeless for government handouts.
  • : Following new legislation in New Lakemba, people seem disproportionately distraught when told a museum has a phones-off policy.
  • : Following new legislation in New Lakemba, the amount welfare recipients spend on fertilizer has exploded.
  • : Following new legislation in New Lakemba, thieves find battery shops juicier targets than banks.
  • : New Lakemba endorsed The United States of The New Oceanic States.
  • : New Lakemba was endorsed by The United States of The New Oceanic States.
  • : Following new legislation in New Lakemba, family isn't who you're born with but who you abandon in foreign countries.
  • : Following new legislation in New Lakemba, national parks have long lines of different gender-specific 'Porta-Pottys'.
  • : Following new legislation in New Lakemba, builders across New Lakemba are blocked up with orders for new public loos.

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World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 388 » Ethnon, Malta Comino Gozo, Kandorith, Dicko, The Zheng Dynasty, Dacian Freelands, Misdainana, The Jerichowan Country, Perikuresu, Darkanistan, Vexilia, Intion North, TamilPesum, Bagojo, Xagill, Chretien, Alsion, Eraver, Transitional Global Authority, Varisland, AGoodPlace, Eggplant Island, Filibustra, Azzarel, Crilland, Aurasreich, Walter Jackson, Wilkshire, Coutdown, The Redwood Isles, Laurendon, Lemonbiscuits, New Xyroxes, The Rhein States, Felpolandia, Singamadri, Pannonika, Andstions, Corfad, The Peoples Republic of Kyle, Amdupe, Nationeer, Jokke, Randoes, Rainengrad, Freeedu, Kwaj, Radicaster, Pallaith, Greater Portugaliza, and 338 others.Karazan, Tenana, The Confederation of Earth, Neopie, Inspiratus, Technocratic-european Countries, Viceroy Vincent, Kitzgos, Regallio, Great Bights Mum, Arucaria, Old Emporia, Bankowiata, Oannia, Frokolia, Yukti, The Highland Union, Nevala, Pyos Ter, Wisconsota, Nouvel Empire, The Austro Germanic Union, Hai Han, Shibutani, Scres Gidgerland, Dreadton, Cartures, French Bananastan, Wolffoxia, U S Eh, North Jus Intius, Chukstik Illahi, Pazair, The Windmilluminati, Siwale, Srpski Novo Zelandjani, Ellbonnia, Very Pog, Free State Of Wrangler Island, Koda-Land, Kamohoalii, Jinwoy, Argylia, Unsophisticate, Iamm, Necromonia, PlanetMercury, Confederacy of North America, Stud Hoy, The Bikini Bottom Republic, Viridiann, Hentaigraado, Andanavia, Oceania-America, Phoronu, Laxoimia, Frontia, Gendirt, Aeurithianar, Proserpino, Dem Republic of Romania, Khoik, Voipel, Tamarvand, The Union of Galaxies, Atrito, Rinadia, Vesuva, Salish-Cascadia, Soviet Terran, Pradovnia, AmManies, KAP03land, Elomania, Straknov, The Sinclarian Provinces, Etanur, Crystal Creation, Former English Colony, Radored Welandion, David Davidson, Liberum Hibernia, Esteneng, Kranostav, Sri Temasekia, Russila, Esperonia, The Unicrons, Aguaria Major, Cobolica, Segesta, The Devskian Revolutionary Republic, Fratanica, Eurochina, Wineclaw, Spartoi, Frances Francis the First of France, Laforeia, Southern Moosetopia, Westerhold, IHateRights, Unshleepd, Loutsland, Democratic Phod Rockeernia, Nistriabar, Mk Steele, Harjad, Omicron Persei V111, South Baba, Cinnibar, Simone Republic, Whenyes, Zecit, Panama Coalition, Itanland, PotatoFarmers, Solviet Orion, Aesi, United States of Medford, Vlenkenov, Merconitonitopia, Horrorlandian State, Batatoland Empire, Everything Decided at Random, The Confederate States of America, Mesvice, Cosmilium, VictorH, The United States of Altaria, Votak Matim, The Valasia, Catel Sago, Federation of Vanguard, Con Tevor, Risenfall, DOLYKA, Blyskalia, Staurlanidgerumiegisordia, The Iron Lions, Elephant Bill Land, Austro-Bavarian States, GamesCell, Iespao, LandOfTheKingsPeople, Prydania, New Selkirk, Ventakia, Erwo Stal, Achernar Prime, Solmetria, A Salmon Named Harold, Pinky Queen, Mystiquelle, Gragadoia, Abomn, Gorundu, Holy autism empire, Paladani, Greater Pittsburgh, North Bratislava, The Soviet States of Europe, Holy Marcus Empire, Zerentopia, Territorio di Nessuno, Maott, Elliniki Dhmokratia, Brackerca, Love Shack, Photan, Adziolandia, Neo Cheese Empire, Snipland, The Teddy, New Renardia, Snowsland, Pineappleistania, Mallyna, East Wali, Idotistanistan, Furballland, Republic of the Soulless Hord, Advancia-Sizzletown, Tvers, Saugeen Shores, Catalis, Kazorton, Colombar, Troll Punishers, New Fredoenia, South Parter, Tsandonown, Jurador, Dagdria, Calabo, DarkMondoria, Deliber, Asfaristan, Opis, Rionion, Ayuzhhhhh, Azodia, Loptous, Unimaginable Doom, Shinenshima, Prismaria, Schultistein, Yokciq Empire, Northern-Kempia, Paracelia, United Coalition Alliance, Hindustan Sangh, Lezaseia, Thought Obliteration, Orjald, Compowomie, VarnamlN, Valondra, Geckos, Rex Republic, Velon, United Nations Goverment, Olier, Bjorkikistan, The Secret Society of Zimbabwae2, New Atlantico, Alire, Frieszia, TheLandOfFunFunFun, New-Ferytland, Marlducro, RavenSworn, Vilaforta, Chipoli, Tehmistan, Omnistria, Ishtimbine, Empy, Valentine Z, Kaschovia, Roman Empire August, Buluma, Dakota Territories, Kingdom of Time, Workers Republic of Prestes Order, Individualist Catopia, Petronellania, Coth Pladyia, Bedsonya, Mortionia, Florevana, Alogiada, Bodhisva, Coders, The Blind Side, Ovekisu, Great Ignesia, Neutral Federation of the Mountains, Notyoutopia, Republiqueducroissant, Libaga, Castle In Confidence, TyGerria, AJTON, Inclement Space, Qep, Tugupaw, Valiacorkit, Neptunian Military Administration, CyberEgypt, Yellops, Racoda, Grith Neria, Jenha, Izern, Lionsroar, The Police, Sindoesia, Vertigoism, Bardopia, Abskosmos, Selfgradatude, Sur Isles, Leone Frankia, Aerilia, Velting-Instan, Zandos, Eurocom, Dodos Revenge, New Bismuthium, Hyphen, Jasmine Dragon, Gojira, Western Justice, Armonker, Ham Federation, Zelenaya Dolina, Sapien-Zustand, Artoriticitys, RonkLand, Illusia and Neverendia, Ardok, United Orange Valley States, Norwegian FOREST cat, New Chiken, Ereena, Verderiesdre, Luminerra, Saint-Dauphin, Arostica, Halsoni, Sil Dorsett, Psykistriaa, McMasterdonia, Nebiyar, Ziprotscria, Kainin, Eludmonden, Lugarvatn, Wechujan, Fragrancia, Abinved, Obelias, Pribaltic Union, Endus Mea Fral, Germanic Cat, Arjuna, Texaska, United Kahndaq, The Resoland, Banulia, Auvangad Eng, New Cordyceps, Altivia, Barxa, Nu Elysium, Picairn, Aoncarpa, and The New Oceanic States.

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