NationStates | The Republic of Independent Light Blue

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Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Civil Rights: Excellent	Economy: Frightening	Political Freedoms: Excellent

Regional Influence: Minnow

Location: 10000 Islands

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The Republic of Independent Light Blue is a massive, genial nation, ruled by Elvis with an even hand, and remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 2.639 billion enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Defence, and Commerce. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Hallsburgh. The average income tax rate is 89%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

The arms industry is strictly regulated, torture is illegal, the fire protection service is wholly government-funded, and the 'kind of scrawny' 500 meter hurdle is a popular event. Crime is totally unknown. Independent Light Blue's national animal is the Moose, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Gold Pound.

Independent Light Blue is ranked 166th in 10000 Islands and 9,526th in the world for Most Income Equality, scoring 177 on the Marx-Engels Emancipation Scale.

Top 5% of 10000 Islands for Most Subsidized Industry Top 5% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry Top 10% of the world for Most Compassionate Citizens Top 10% of 10000 Islands for Most Cultured Top 5% of the world for Most Cultured Top 10% of 10000 Islands for Largest Defense Forces Top 10% of the world for Largest Defense Forces Top 5% of 10000 Islands for Highest Drug Use Top 5% of the world for Highest Drug Use Top 10% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments Top 5% of 10000 Islands for Fastest-Growing Economies Top 5% of the world for Fastest-Growing Economies Top 10% of 10000 Islands for Most World Assembly Endorsements Top 1% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements Top 10% of 10000 Islands for Largest Public Sector Top 10% of the world for Largest Public Sector Top 5% of 10000 Islands for Happiest Citizens Top 5% of the world for Happiest Citizens Top 5% of 10000 Islands for Most Developed Top 5% of the world for Most Developed Top 10% of 10000 Islands for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare Top 10% of the world for Healthiest Citizens Top 10% of 10000 Islands for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 10% of the world for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 5% of the world for Most Influential Top 5% of 10000 Islands for Least Corrupt Governments Top 5% of the world for Least Corrupt Governments Top 10% of the world for Most Extensive Civil Rights Top 5% of 10000 Islands for Most Extensive Civil Rights Top 5% of 10000 Islands for Longest Average Lifespans Top 5% of the world for Longest Average Lifespans Top 10% of the world for Nicest Citizens Top 10% of 10000 Islands for Nudest Top 10% of the world for Nudest Top 10% of 10000 Islands for Largest Public Transport Department Top 10% of the world for Largest Public Transport Department Top 10% of 10000 Islands for Most Rebellious Youth Top 10% of the world for Most Rebellious Youth Top 10% of the world for Smartest Citizens Top 5% of the world for Most Popular Tourist Destinations Top 10% of 10000 Islands for Best Weather Top 5% of the world for Best Weather

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity: 2 days 21 hours ago

20 hours ago: Independent Light Blue was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Income Equality.
20 hours ago: Independent Light Blue was ranked in the Top 10% of the region for Most Income Equality.
2 days 20 hours ago: Independent Light Blue fell out of the regional Top 10% for Healthiest Citizens.
2 days 21 hours ago: Independent Light Blue was reclassified from "Left-Leaning College State" to "Scandinavian Liberal Paradise".
2 days 21 hours ago: Following new legislation in Independent Light Blue, the 'kind of scrawny' 500 meter hurdle is a popular event.
2 days 21 hours ago: Following new legislation in Independent Light Blue, the fire protection service is wholly government-funded.
2 days 21 hours ago: Following new legislation in Independent Light Blue, torture is illegal.
2 days 21 hours ago: Following new legislation in Independent Light Blue, the arms industry is strictly regulated.
2 days 21 hours ago: Independent Light Blue voted against the World Assembly Resolution "On the Declaration of War".
3 days 11 hours ago: Independent Light Blue was endorsed by The Republic of Dreadlands.