Location: Europe

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Armed Republic of North Badgerstan is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Madbadger with an even hand, and remarkable for its anti-smoking policies. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 3.404 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 juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Public Transport. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The Den. The average income tax rate is 35%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Tourism, and Information Technology industries.

The government has declared its commitment to multilateralism, North Badgerstan Barrier Island residents anxiously await their 'Bridge to Somewhere', radio shows frequently feature people denouncing religion, and the police crack down on tax evaders without mercy. Crime is relatively low. North Badgerstan's national animal is the badger, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the kilo.

North Badgerstan is ranked 336th in Europe and 87,131st in the world for Shortest Average Lifespan, scoring -20 on the Bus Surprisal Index.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and