Location: 10000 Islands

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The Foolish States of New Gonch is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by President Markus DuClure VIII with an even hand, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 6.504 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Education, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Defence receiving almost no funds by comparison. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The Troylet. The average income tax rate is 67%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Tourism industry.

Citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked, people reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight, major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day, and all tariffs have been abolished. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. New Gonch's national animal is the Woodie, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Zadollru.

New Gonch is ranked 1,397th in 10000 Islands and 56,162nd in the world for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 21 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.

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