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Most Patriotic: 137thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 145thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 160th
The Potato-Praetorian of
Corporate Police State
Imagine your military losing to a bunch of potatoes
Phoenix Potato Regent Zealan
Influence
Ambassador
Region
Civil Rights
Unheard Of
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Rare

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Oblitus Terras

Population16.368 billion

CapitalSpud Karasu-Hato City
LeaderPhoenix Potato Regent Zealan
FaithThe Imperial Truth of Potatoes

CurrencyPotato War Bonds
AnimalPotato-looking Crows and Doves

The Potato-Praetorian of Oblitus Terras is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Phoenix Potato Regent Zealan with an iron fist, and notable for its deadly medical pandemics, otherworldly petting zoo, and sprawling nuclear power plants. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 16.368 billion Spud Terrasians are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed.

The relatively small, corrupt, moralistic, pro-business, well-organized government is primarily concerned with Defense, although Industry, Law & Order, and Education are also considered important, while Welfare and Environment receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Spud Karasu-Hato City. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Spud Terrasian economy, worth a remarkable 6,786 trillion Potato War Bonds a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Gambling. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an amazing 414,646 Potato War Bonds, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 3,845,505 per year while the poor average 4,219, a ratio of 911 to 1.

Pharmacists increasingly claim they are morally obligated to take long lunches, Oblitus Terras isn't what it used to be, minefields are being deployed along the border to discourage potential emigrants from trying to leave, and birds and children's kites are regularly brought down by anti-aircraft fire. Crime is a major problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Oblitus Terras's national animal is the Potato-looking Crows and Doves, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is The Imperial Truth of Potatoes.

Oblitus Terras is ranked 346,333rd in the world and 127th in Spiritus for Nicest Citizens, with 0.06 average smiles per day.

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Most Patriotic: 137thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 145thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 160thMost Corrupt Governments: 233rdFattest Citizens: 298thHighest Disposable Incomes: 331stHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 392ndMost Armed: 453rdLargest Retail Industry: 528thLargest Gambling Industry: 533rdLargest Manufacturing Sector: 577thMost Avoided: 624thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 753rdLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 789thRudest Citizens: 791stHighest Average Incomes: 1,158thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 1,352ndLargest Insurance Industry: 1,365thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,386thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 1,638thMost Influential: 1,821stMost Efficient Economies: 1,964thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1,970thHighest Economic Output: 2,092ndMost Valuable International Artwork: 2,420thLargest Mining Sector: 2,704thMost Cultured: 2,884thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 2,888thLargest Information Technology Sector: 2,988thLargest Governments: 3,179thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 3,229thTop
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Highest Crime Rates: 4,570thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 4,897thSmartest Citizens: 6,351stMost World Assembly Endorsements: 7,206thNudest: 8,143rdLargest Black Market: 8,641stMost Conservative: 11,147thLargest Agricultural Sector: 12,158thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 12,384thMost Subsidized Industry: 15,443rdMost Secular: 15,552ndLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 16,946thTop
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 24,867thLargest Populations: 26,402ndLargest Publishing Industry: 26,835thMost Stationary: 32,794th
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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1st in the regionMost Avoided: 1st in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionRudest Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 1st in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1st in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 1st in the regionMost Armed: 1st in the regionFattest Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 1st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 1st in the regionMost Patriotic: 1st in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionTop
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Largest Cheese Export Sector: 2nd in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 2nd in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 2nd in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 2nd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 3rd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 3rd in the regionMost Influential: 4th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 4th in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 4th in the regionMost Conservative: 4th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 4th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 4th in the regionMost Pro-Market: 5th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 5th in the regionNudest: 6th in the regionLargest Governments: 6th in the regionLargest Black Market: 6th in the regionHighest Crime Rates: 6th in the regionTop
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Lowest Overall Tax Burden: 7th in the regionMost Extreme: 7th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 7th in the regionMost Cultured: 8th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 8th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 10th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 12th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 12th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Oblitus Terras, birds and children's kites are regularly brought down by anti-aircraft fire.
  • : Following new legislation in Oblitus Terras, minefields are being deployed along the border to discourage potential emigrants from trying to leave.
  • : Following new legislation in Oblitus Terras, Oblitus Terras isn't what it used to be.
  • : Following new legislation in Oblitus Terras, pharmacists increasingly claim they are morally obligated to take long lunches.
  • : Following new legislation in Oblitus Terras, the police go to great efforts to seize contraband favored by politicians on the police oversight committee.
  • : Following new legislation in Oblitus Terras, 'Police Academy 36' and 'Sharknados On A Plane' are vying for top spot at the box-office.
  • : Following new legislation in Oblitus Terras, homeowners are evicted to make way for new runways.
  • : Following new legislation in Oblitus Terras, teachers prefer to give 'Maybe, Maybe Not' tests when dealing with sensitive subjects.
  • : Oblitus Terras voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Commend UPC".
  • : Oblitus Terras voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "World Assembly Central Library Compact"".

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