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Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Civil Rights: Excellent	Economy: Powerhouse	Political Freedoms: Very Good

Regional Influence: Minnow

Location: Social Liberal Union

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The Democratic Republic of Russellistan is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Giles Robert Smedley Garstarkeffenening with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 4.107 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 devotes most of its attentions to Education, with areas such as Defence and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Red Stick. The average income tax rate is 96%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

The nation has an international reputation for compassion, political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations, citizens are encouraged to report friends, family members or co-workers who seem depressed to the government for "counselling", and the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas. Crime is totally unknown. Russellistan's national animal is the Hedgehog, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Peseta.

Russellistan is ranked 34th in Social Liberal Union and 4,711th in the world for Largest Public Sector, scoring 27 on the Bureaucratic Comprehensiveness Rating Scale Index.

Top 10% of Social Liberal Union for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens Top 10% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens Top 1% of the world for Most Compassionate Citizens Top 5% of Social Liberal Union for Most Compassionate Citizens Top 5% of the world for Most Cultured Top 5% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments Top 5% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements Top 5% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments Top 10% of the world for Most Godforsaken Top 5% of the world for Largest Public Sector Top 5% of the world for Happiest Citizens Top 5% of Social Liberal Union for Most Developed Top 5% of the world for Most Developed Top 10% of Social Liberal Union for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare Top 5% of the world for Healthiest Citizens Top 5% of the world for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 5% of the world for Most Influential Top 5% of the world for Least Corrupt Governments Top 10% of the world for Most Extensive Civil Rights Top 10% of Social Liberal Union for Longest Average Lifespans Top 5% of the world for Longest Average Lifespans Top 5% of Social Liberal Union for Lowest Crime Rates Top 5% of the world for Lowest Crime Rates Top 1% of the world for Nicest Citizens Top 10% of the world for Nudest Top 1% of the world for Most Pacifist Top 10% of Social Liberal Union for Largest Public Transport Department Top 5% of the world for Largest Public Transport Department Top 10% of the world for Largest Publishing Industry Top 10% of the world for Most Rebellious Youth Top 5% of the world for Safest Top 5% of the world for Smartest Citizens Top 10% of Social Liberal Union for Most Popular Tourist Destinations Top 5% of the world for Most Popular Tourist Destinations Top 5% of the world for Best Weather Top 5% of the world for Largest Welfare Programs

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity: 1 day 9 hours ago

1 day 17 hours ago: Following new legislation in Russellistan, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas.
3 days 5 hours ago: Following new legislation in Russellistan, citizens are encouraged to report friends, family members or co-workers who seem depressed to the government for "counselling".
3 days 5 hours ago: Following new legislation in Russellistan, political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations.
3 days 5 hours ago: Following new legislation in Russellistan, the nation has an international reputation for compassion.
8 days ago: Following new legislation in Russellistan, racial and religious segregation has become rife as the various groups are loath to mingle.
11 days ago: Following new legislation in Russellistan, violently opinionated speakers can be heard preaching their hateful views on every street corner.
11 days ago: Following new legislation in Russellistan, all tariffs have been abolished.
11 days ago: Following new legislation in Russellistan, roads are often attended by round-the-clock construction crews.
11 days ago: Following new legislation in Russellistan, voting is voluntary.
12 days ago: Russellistan was endorsed by The Republic of Rozan.