NationStates | The Commonwealth of Stromburg

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Category: Civil Rights Lovefest
Civil Rights: Superb	Economy: Frightening	Political Freedoms: Excellent

Regional Influence: Minnow

Location: The East Pacific

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

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The Commonwealth of Stromburg is a massive, economically powerful nation, ruled by Prime Minister Jones D Kenobi with a fair hand, and renowned for its anti-smoking policies. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 3.668 billion hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, liberal government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Education, and Healthcare. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Centreford. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 92%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology, Automobile Manufacturing, and Book Publishing industries.

Anti-government web sites are springing up, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables, the government is spending billions of taxpayer Strols to support the Information Technology industry, and 'A is for Annulment' is a popular children's song. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is crippling, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Stromburg's national animal is the Dragon, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Strol.

Stromburg is ranked 235th in The East Pacific and 9,271st in the world for Shortest Average Lifespan, scoring -3 on the Bus Surprisal Index.

Easter Eggs (4) Top 5% of The East Pacific for Largest Agricultural Sector Top 5% of the world for Largest Agricultural Sector Top 10% of the world for Most Armed Top 10% of the world for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector Top 1% of The East Pacific for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector Top 5% of the world for Most Avoided Top 10% of The East Pacific for Largest Basket Weaving Sector Top 1% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry Top 5% of The East Pacific for Largest Cheese Export Sector Top 5% of the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector Top 10% of the world for Most Compassionate Citizens Top 5% of the world for Most Cultured Top 10% of The East Pacific for Shortest Average Lifespan Top 10% of the world for Shortest Average Lifespan Top 1% of The East Pacific for Fastest-Growing Economies Top 1% of the world for Fastest-Growing Economies Top 1% of the world for Lowest Unemployment Rates Top 1% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements Top 10% of the world for Fattest Citizens Top 5% of The East Pacific for Fattest Citizens Top 10% of the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry Top 5% of the world for Largest Gambling Industry Top 10% of the world for Most Godforsaken Top 5% of the world for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare Top 10% of the world for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 5% of The East Pacific for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 1% of The East Pacific for Most Influential Top 1% of the world for Most Influential Top 5% of the world for Largest Insurance Industry Top 1% of the world for Least Corrupt Governments Top 10% of The East Pacific for Most Extensive Civil Rights Top 10% of the world for Most Extensive Civil Rights Top 5% of The East Pacific for Largest Manufacturing Sector Top 10% of the world for Nicest Citizens Top 10% of the world for Nudest Top 5% of the world for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector Top 1% of The East Pacific for Largest Publishing Industry Top 1% of the world for Most Rebellious Youth Top 5% of the world for Smartest Citizens Top 5% of The East Pacific for Largest Soda Pop Sector

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity: 20 hours ago

5 hours ago: Stromburg was ranked in the Top 10% of the region for Shortest Average Lifespan (last census: Top 5%).
19 hours ago: Following new legislation in Stromburg, 'A is for Annulment' is a popular children's song.
19 hours ago: Following new legislation in Stromburg, the government is spending billions of taxpayer Strols to support the Information Technology industry.
20 hours ago: Stromburg voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Sustainable Fishing Act".
1 day 19 hours ago: Following new legislation in Stromburg, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables.
1 day 19 hours ago: Following new legislation in Stromburg, anti-government web sites are springing up.
1 day 19 hours ago: Following new legislation in Stromburg, truth is often impossible to tell from fiction on the evening news.
1 day 19 hours ago: Following new legislation in Stromburg, citizens are regularly found digging for treasure in their gardens.
1 day 19 hours ago: Following new legislation in Stromburg, scenic tours are unheard of after most environmental laws were abolished.
1 day 21 hours ago: Stromburg voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Fairness in Multilateral Trade".

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World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 34 (Neo-Nazi Soviets, Hanseatia, Freedom Fascists, Drakkengard, East Malaysia, Free Pacific States, Todd McCloud, Kelssek, Eat-All-You-Can, Dannistaan, Reziel, Dinaccio, Wentworthville, Brentsonia, Kaigi, Goodnamesarerare, Fyrdowsi, Slys Paws, De Quay, Sun Fire Dragon, Carenna, The Romanum Legio, Southern Yugoslavia, Vulshain, Kandorith, Lyontisia, Retired Greyhounds, Euphaesthea, Free Underwear Fliers, Amland, Eruopia, Topdop, Oh my Days, Pepper Eggs)