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Most Valuable International Artwork: 165thMost Compassionate Citizens: 998thNicest Citizens: 1,008th
The Illuminated Kingdom of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Striving for Knowledge, Freedom, and Illumination
King Richard Isarti II
Influence
Handshaker
Region
Civil Rights
Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Good

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The Ambis

Population5.006 billion

CapitalElios
LeaderKing Richard Isarti II
FaithIlluminatism

CurrencySca'ar
AnimalAxolotl

The Illuminated Kingdom of The Ambis is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by King Richard Isarti II with an even hand, and remarkable for its teetotalling pirates, museums and concert halls, and daily referendums. The compassionate, cheerful, devout population of 5.006 billion Ambisians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Elios. The average income tax rate is 92.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Ambisian economy, worth 939 trillion Sca'ars a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Basket Weaving. Average income is an impressive 187,658 Sca'ars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Burnt-out forty-foot-tall wicker men dot the countryside, human sacrifice to the metaphorical altar of Mammon ensures national prosperity, census workers are having a hard time figuring out who is actually living in The Ambis after the ban on emigration was lifted, and citizens know never to accept cookies from strangers. Crime is totally unknown. The Ambis's national animal is the Axolotl, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans, and its national religion is Illuminatism.

The Ambis is ranked 167,183rd in the world and 110th in Thaecia for Most Stationary, with 109.86779079568 days.

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Most Valuable International Artwork: 165thMost Compassionate Citizens: 998thNicest Citizens: 1,008thMost Inclusive: 1,256thMost Cheerful Citizens: 1,428thHighest Food Quality: 1,623rdMost Influential: 1,660thMost Pacifist: 1,835thBest Weather: 2,248thLargest Publishing Industry: 2,496thHealthiest Citizens: 2,546thMost Cultured: 2,572ndTop
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Longest Average Lifespans: 3,151stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 3,308thLargest Welfare Programs: 3,882ndMost Devout: 4,125thMost Beautiful Environments: 4,348thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 4,353rdMost Efficient Economies: 4,479thHighest Poor Incomes: 6,108thMost Rebellious Youth: 6,761stMost Developed: 6,766thMost Scientifically Advanced: 7,150thLargest Governments: 7,262ndSmartest Citizens: 7,397thMost Advanced Public Education: 7,829thHighest Average Tax Rates: 8,066thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 8,296thLargest Information Technology Sector: 8,560thMost Subsidized Industry: 9,904thLowest Crime Rates: 10,036thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 11,161stMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 11,272ndHighest Average Incomes: 12,170thMost Advanced Public Transport: 12,901stTop
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Most Corrupt Governments: 27,328th
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Most Compassionate Citizens: 2nd in the regionNicest Citizens: 2nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 2nd in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 2nd in the regionMost Inclusive: 2nd in the regionMost Cultured: 2nd in the regionTop
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 3rd in the regionMost Devout: 5th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 5th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 7th in the regionMost Pacifist: 7th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 8th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 8th in the regionBest Weather: 8th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 9th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 9th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 9th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 10th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 10th in the regionMost Influential: 11th in the regionTop
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Most Average: 13th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 13th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 13th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 14th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 14th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 15th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 16th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 17th in the regionMost Developed: 18th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 18th in the regionLargest Governments: 18th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 22nd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 23rd in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 25th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : The Ambis's influence in Thaecia fell from "Duckspeaker" to "Handshaker".
  • : Following new legislation in The Ambis, citizens know never to accept cookies from strangers.
  • : Following new legislation in The Ambis, census workers are having a hard time figuring out who is actually living in The Ambis after the ban on emigration was lifted.
  • : Following new legislation in The Ambis, human sacrifice to the metaphorical altar of Mammon ensures national prosperity.
  • : Following new legislation in The Ambis, burnt-out forty-foot-tall wicker men dot the countryside.
  • : The Ambis lodged a message on the Thaecia Regional Message Board.
  • : Following new legislation in The Ambis, King Richard Isarti II is rumored to have teleportation powers.
  • : Following new legislation in The Ambis, the government considers it a sacred duty to video bikini-clad beach swimmers.
  • : Following new legislation in The Ambis, the government regularly crumbles under the pressure of terrorists.
  • : Following new legislation in The Ambis, retired racing Axolotls are served truffles for breakfast.

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