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Most Rebellious Youth: 1,794thMost Stationary: 1,796thLargest Publishing Industry: 2,406th
The United Republic of
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Spirit of Hope

Population28.629 billion

CapitalHaless
LeaderAlfred Wardson

CurrencyMark
AnimalElephant

The United Republic of Spirit of Hope is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Alfred Wardson with a fair hand, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and public floggings. The hard-nosed, democratic, devout population of 28.629 billion Experiment Subjects hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal government prioritizes Education, although Industry, Healthcare, and Environment are also considered important, while Spirituality is ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Haless. The average income tax rate is 51.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Spirit of Hopean economy, worth a remarkable 4,023 trillion Marks a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Tourism, and Retail. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 140,522 Marks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The government extracts trade concessions from poor nations in exchange for humanitarian aid, fancy dress parties are raided by military police for new recruits, all tariffs have been abolished, and citizens live in superstitious fear of the mysterious glowing clouds that float over Spirit of Hope. Crime, especially youth-related, is a major problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Spirit of Hope's national animal is the Elephant, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Spirit of Hope is ranked 7,181st in the world and 2nd in Argo for Most Cultured, scoring 138 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Most Rebellious Youth: 1,794thMost Stationary: 1,796thLargest Publishing Industry: 2,406thTop
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Highest Economic Output: 4,678thLargest Populations: 5,122ndMost Influential: 5,698thMost Cultured: 7,181stHighest Crime Rates: 7,264thSmartest Citizens: 8,656thMost Beautiful Environments: 9,829thLargest Information Technology Sector: 10,695thLargest Black Market: 11,043rdLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 11,221stMost Scientifically Advanced: 13,029thMost Advanced Public Education: 13,045thHighest Poor Incomes: 14,468thMost Developed: 14,985thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 15,302ndHighest Food Quality: 15,343rdTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 15,914thFattest Citizens: 16,290thHighest Disposable Incomes: 19,066thMost Efficient Economies: 21,158thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 21,689thLargest Retail Industry: 23,254thMost Cheerful Citizens: 23,384thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 24,495thMost Subsidized Industry: 25,013thMost Armed: 25,103rdHighest Average Incomes: 25,822ndMost Advanced Public Transport: 28,249thLeast Corrupt Governments: 29,328th

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