NationStates | The Republic of Porcu

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“Salus Populi Est Suprema Lex”

Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Very Good	Economy: Frightening	Political Freedoms: Very Good

Regional Influence: Eminence Grise

Location: European Continent

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Republic of Porcu is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Vopiscus Tarquinius Atratinus with an even hand, and remarkable for its national health service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 16.756 billion are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Education, although Healthcare and Public Transport are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Stockholm. The average income tax rate is 84%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, badminton was recently banned due to 'unacceptable violence' inherent to the game, and the bonfire of the old paper records can be seen for miles around Stockholm. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Porcu's national animal is the Bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Denarius.

Porcu is ranked 10th in European Continent and 83,131st in the world for Most Extreme, scoring 14 on the Paul-Nader Subjective Decentrality Index.

Easter Eggs (2) Top 10% of European Continent for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens Top 1% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens Top 5% of the world for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector Top 1% of the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector Top 1% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry Top 1% of the world for Most Cultured Top 10% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments Top 5% of European Continent for Most Eco-Friendly Governments Top 1% of the world for Fastest-Growing Economies Top 5% of the world for Lowest Unemployment Rates Top 10% of European Continent for Most Beautiful Environments Top 5% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments Top 1% of the world for Largest Trout Fishing Sector Top 5% of European Continent for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry Top 5% of the world for Largest Gambling Industry Top 1% of the world for Most Godforsaken Top 10% of the world for Largest Public Sector Top 10% of European Continent for Most Developed Top 1% of the world for Most Developed Top 5% of the world for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare Top 1% of the world for Healthiest Citizens Top 5% of European Continent for Healthiest Citizens Top 10% of the world for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 5% of the world for Most Influential Top 10% of European Continent for Largest Insurance Industry Top 5% of the world for Largest Insurance Industry Top 5% of the world for Least Corrupt Governments Top 5% of the world for Longest Average Lifespans Top 5% of European Continent for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector Top 1% of the world for Largest Publishing Industry Top 5% of the world for Most Rebellious Youth Top 10% of European Continent for Largest Retail Industry Top 5% of the world for Largest Retail Industry Top 1% of the world for Rudest Citizens Top 1% of the world for Smartest Citizens Top 5% of the world for Most Popular Tourist Destinations

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity: 12 hours ago

102 minutes ago: Following new legislation in Porcu, the bonfire of the old paper records can be seen for miles around Stockholm.
102 minutes ago: Following new legislation in Porcu, badminton was recently banned due to 'unacceptable violence' inherent to the game.
102 minutes ago: Following new legislation in Porcu, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller.
102 minutes ago: Following new legislation in Porcu, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes.
1 day ago: Porcu was ranked in the Top 5% of the region for Most Eco-Friendly Governments (last census: Top 10%).
4 days ago: Following new legislation in Porcu, parents must choose their children's names from a government-mandated master list.
4 days ago: Following new legislation in Porcu, parents live in fear of governmental 'child protection' squads.
4 days ago: Following new legislation in Porcu, anti-government web sites are springing up.
4 days ago: Following new legislation in Porcu, the nation's industries are scrambling to switch to biodegradable plastics.
5 days ago: Porcu was ranked in the Top 5% of the region for Healthiest Citizens (last census: Top 10%).