NationStates | The Holy Democracy of The Norlands

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Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Very Good	Economy: Fragile	Political Freedoms: Excellent

Regional Influence: Minnow

Location: Lazarus

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The Holy Democracy of The Norlands is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by Overseer John Joakim Skillman II with an even hand, and remarkable for its ban on automobiles. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 9.465 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, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Religion & Spirituality. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Avantgrad. The average income tax rate is 100%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

Multiple polls have christened the newly-formed Filibuster Committee as "the least efficient government bureaucracy", politicians are to be found scavenging bins at night to supplement their income, condemned prisoners spend hours a day sitting in lotus position looking perplexed, and every product goes through extensive safety-testing by the government. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Norlands's national animal is the Lamb, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Buch.

The Norlands is ranked 3,608th in Lazarus and 101,373rd in the world for Shortest Average Lifespan, scoring -80 on the Bus Surprisal Index.

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National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity: 2 days 14 hours ago

4 days ago: The Norlands was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Happiest Citizens (last census: Top 1%).
5 days ago: The Norlands was endorsed by The Democratic Republic of Monty Trotts.
19 days ago: The Norlands was endorsed by The Empire of Oak Field.
23 days ago: Following new legislation in The Norlands, every product goes through extensive safety-testing by the government.
23 days ago: Following new legislation in The Norlands, condemned prisoners spend hours a day sitting in lotus position looking perplexed.
23 days ago: Following new legislation in The Norlands, politicians are to be found scavenging bins at night to supplement their income.
23 days ago: Following new legislation in The Norlands, multiple polls have christened the newly-formed Filibuster Committee as "the least efficient government bureaucracy".
23 days ago: Following new legislation in The Norlands, 'The Anti-Government Hour' is a popular programme on many of The Norlands's radio stations.
25 days ago: Following new legislation in The Norlands, mandatory daycare is provided by the government.
32 days ago: The Norlands was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Income Equality (last census: Top 5%).

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World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 14 (Aigania, InfidelAmerica, Jotinha, King Zhaoxiang of Qin, Jenlom, Degasia, Sarotte, Kitty Terrorists, Bobs raider puppet, Griffin Somerset, Earth and Freedom, Dominica Isle, Oak Field, Monty Trotts)