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“Cogito Ergo Sum”

The Most Serene Republic of Goggalorostan is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 2.577 billion 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 is mainly concerned with Education, although Healthcare and Public Transport are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 16%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Woodchip Exports industry.

Organ donation rates have hit a new low, the military frequently holds bake sales to raise funds, 'A is for Annulment' is a popular children's song, and euthanasia is illegal. Crime is totally unknown. Goggalorostan's national animal is the brown bear, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the arrowhead.

Goggalorostan is ranked 160th in the region and 7,518th in the world for Rudest Citizens.