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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 2,319thHighest Disposable Incomes: 3,744thLargest Information Technology Sector: 5,539th
The People's Republic of
Father Knows Best State
The Man's Best Friend
Three-Brain Monkey
Influence
Page
Civil Rights
Some
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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San Dogs

Population5.082 billion

CapitalHochester
LeaderThree-Brain Monkey

CurrencyRocks
AnimalHoly Dog

The People's Republic of San Dogs is a colossal, orderly nation, ruled by Three-Brain Monkey with an iron fist, and renowned for its sprawling nuclear power plants, public floggings, and triple-decker prams. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 5.082 billion San Dogsians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The relatively small, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Hochester. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 39.3%.

The frighteningly efficient San Dogsian economy, worth a remarkable 1,148 trillion Rocks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Tourism. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an amazing 226,003 Rocks, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 1,059,785 per year while the poor average 28,734, a ratio of 36.9 to 1.

Elections have become procedural nightmares due to voters persistently rejecting candidates, this year's hottest fashion trend is the Lese Majeste collection, lottery winners spend most of their money on security, and former arms manufacturing CEOs are now delivering food for minimum wage. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. San Dogs's national animal is the Holy Dog, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

San Dogs is ranked 334,067th in the world and 81st in The Bar on the corner of every region for Most Pacifist, with 3.63 cheeks turned per day.

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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 2,319thTop
5%
Highest Disposable Incomes: 3,744thLargest Information Technology Sector: 5,539thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 5,671stMost Scientifically Advanced: 6,478thRudest Citizens: 6,596thHighest Average Incomes: 7,537thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 8,005thMost Developed: 8,246thSmartest Citizens: 8,296thLargest Retail Industry: 8,424thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 9,242ndMost Secular: 10,957thMost Corrupt Governments: 11,300thLowest Crime Rates: 11,405thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 11,418thMost Patriotic: 12,041stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 13,197thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 13,631stLargest Governments: 16,337thTop
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Largest Cheese Export Sector: 17,137thLargest Agricultural Sector: 18,076thLongest Average Lifespans: 20,436thLargest Black Market: 20,594thMost Efficient Economies: 20,660thLargest Publishing Industry: 21,163rdMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 21,730thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 27,042ndLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 28,313thMost Beautiful Environments: 30,308thHealthiest Citizens: 30,806thHighest Economic Output: 31,085thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 33,225th
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 2nd in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 3rd in the regionMost Developed: 3rd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 3rd in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 4th in the regionMost Patriotic: 4th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 4th in the regionTop
10%
Most Scientifically Advanced: 5th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 5th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 5th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 5th in the regionLargest Governments: 6th in the regionMost Secular: 6th in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 6th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 7th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 7th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 8th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 8th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 8th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in San Dogs, former arms manufacturing CEOs are now delivering food for minimum wage.
  • : San Dogs was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
  • : Following new legislation in San Dogs, lottery winners spend most of their money on security.
  • : Following new legislation in San Dogs, this year's hottest fashion trend is the Lese Majeste collection.
  • : Following new legislation in San Dogs, elections have become procedural nightmares due to voters persistently rejecting candidates.
  • : Following new legislation in San Dogs, being sent to collections is more dangerous than ever.
  • : Following new legislation in San Dogs, only the rich can afford the latest medical innovations.
  • : Following new legislation in San Dogs, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes.
  • : San Dogs was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Healthiest Citizens.
  • : Following new legislation in San Dogs, stealing from a clothesline is a serious offence.

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