The Republic of John Price is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its parental licensing program, frequent executions, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, devout population of 3.796 billion John Priceans 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 government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 23.4%.
The strong John Pricean economy, worth 155 trillion dollars a year, is quite specialized and led by the Cheese Exports industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Furniture Restoration, and Arms Manufacturing. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 41,092 dollars, with the richest citizens earning 5.9 times as much as the poorest.
In coastal waters there are fifteen salvage divers per dead man's chest (yo ho ho), a driving license is obtained not by passing a test but by passing a brown envelope, the revelation that people were sexist in the past is apparently front page news, and it turns out you can put a price on sporting integrity. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force. John Price's national animal is the task force operative, which is also the nation's favorite main course.
John Price is ranked 248,400th in the world and 1,953rd in Remembrance for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 45.7 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
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John Price, it turns out you can put a price on sporting integrity.
- : Following new legislation in John Price, the revelation that people were sexist in the past is apparently front page news.
- : Following new legislation in John Price, a driving license is obtained not by passing a test but by passing a brown envelope.
- : Following new legislation in John Price, in coastal waters there are fifteen salvage divers per dead man's chest (yo ho ho).
- : Following new legislation in John Price, disability advocates are not amused that they are told to be dependent on John Priceans's kindness.
- : Following new legislation in John Price, supervisors in John Price commonly tie bells on their necks to alert employees of their presence.
- : Following new legislation in John Price, counselors have to sign pledges supporting gay rights before they can speak to any patients.
- : Following new legislation in John Price, immigrants are required to salute the flag five times a day.
- : Following new legislation in John Price, airplane passengers have been known to stuff pillows in their jackets to get extra arm room.
- : Following new legislation in John Price, parents who reward their teens' chores with concert tickets are charged with illegal reselling.
