Location: 10000 Islands

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The Free Land of Sharpe Beach is a massive, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 3.828 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, liberal government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on the Environment, although Education and Social Welfare are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Harperton. The average income tax rate is 79%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Tourism industry.

Abortions are routinely performed in Sharpe Beach's hospitals, citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked, the nation has welcomed its expats back with open arms, and the nation has an international reputation for compassion. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Sharpe Beach's national animal is the otaku, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the lager.

Sharpe Beach is ranked 2,059th in 10000 Islands and 100,110th in the world for Shortest Average Lifespan, scoring -41 on the Bus Surprisal Index.

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NationStates by Max Barry, author of and