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Largest Agricultural Sector: 4,586thMost Influential: 10,022ndLongest Average Lifespans: 14,170th
The Republic of
Psychotic Dictatorship
Long live Arlizplot
Influence
Sprat
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Rare

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Bank of Arlizplot

Population3.444 billion

Currencyaril
Animalrainbow jay

The Republic of Bank of Arlizplot is a colossal, orderly nation, renowned for its state-planned economy, ubiquitous missile silos, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate, cynical, humorless population of 3.444 billion Bank of Arlizplotians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The medium-sized, corrupt, socially-minded, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 70.0%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Bank of Arlizplotian economy, worth 431 trillion arils a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a slick, highly efficient black market in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Woodchip Exports. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is an impressive 125,249 arils, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Many friends and relatives of Leader have been given ambassador jobs in tropical island nations, prospective secessionists nervously declare how worthless and unimportant they are, a faint smell of body odour can be detected at several miles' distance from the National Science Park, and the first sword of Bank of Arlizplot does not run. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Bank of Arlizplot's national animal is the rainbow jay, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Bank of Arlizplot is ranked 41,117th in the world and 834th in The North Pacific for Highest Average Incomes, with 125,249.02 Standard Monetary Units.

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Largest Agricultural Sector: 4,586thMost Influential: 10,022ndLongest Average Lifespans: 14,170thMost Developed: 16,316thMost Patriotic: 16,392ndTop
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Healthiest Citizens: 17,948thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 19,692ndHighest Food Quality: 19,817thMost Inclusive: 19,825thLowest Crime Rates: 20,158thHighest Poor Incomes: 22,013thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 24,360thMost Authoritarian: 24,570thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 25,576thMost Corrupt Governments: 25,862ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 26,338thMost Scientifically Advanced: 28,750thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 29,890thMost Accessible: 30,009th
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Largest Agricultural Sector: 108th in the regionMost Patriotic: 197th in the regionTop
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 265th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 276th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 287th in the regionLargest Black Market: 323rd in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 326th in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 369th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 421st in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 433rd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 435th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 440th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Bank of Arlizplot, the first sword of Bank of Arlizplot does not run.
  • : Following new legislation in Bank of Arlizplot, a faint smell of body odour can be detected at several miles' distance from the National Science Park.
  • : Following new legislation in Bank of Arlizplot, prospective secessionists nervously declare how worthless and unimportant they are.
  • : Following new legislation in Bank of Arlizplot, many friends and relatives of Leader have been given ambassador jobs in tropical island nations.
  • : Following new legislation in Bank of Arlizplot, many suspect that the 'Whinny The Plop' children's magazine contains covert criticism of Leader.
  • : Following new legislation in Bank of Arlizplot, the country's famous rainforests are being bulldozed by the mining industry.
  • : Following new legislation in Bank of Arlizplot, ambulances aren't allowed to overtake hearses.
  • : Following new legislation in Bank of Arlizplot, citizens are encouraged to show displeasure with politicians by poking them with sharp metal sticks.
  • : Bank of Arlizplot was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Best Weather.
  • : Following new legislation in Bank of Arlizplot, the government is funneling billions into Cape Bank of Arlizplot following the shuttle crash.

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