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Largest Information Technology Sector: 1,743rdMost Secular: 2,970thMost Scientifically Advanced: 3,270th
The Fascist Dictatorship of
Iron Fist Consumerists
We move forward not for us but for Destiny
Roberto Salazar
Influence
Vassal
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Outlawed

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Baskerdale

Population12.321 billion

CapitalLumos
LeaderRoberto Salazar
FaithChristianity

Currencydollar
AnimalSealion

The Fascist Dictatorship of Baskerdale is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by Roberto Salazar with an iron fist, and notable for its pith helmet sales, compulsory vegetarianism, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 12.321 billion Baskerdaleans are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Lumos. The average income tax rate is 72.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Baskerdalean economy, worth a remarkable 2,405 trillion dollars a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing and Tourism. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 195,237 dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Lifeguards are more concerned with watching for sharks than struggling swimmers, government opponents tend to have their patents rejected immediately, unstable couples are known to break up over which one gets parental leave, and Baskerdale's free colleges struggle to maintain standards in the face of overwhelming demand. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Baskerdale's national animal is the Sealion, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans, and its national religion is Christianity.

Baskerdale is ranked 196,018th in the world and 14th in Historopolis for Most Stationary, with 52.75598706948 days.

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Largest Information Technology Sector: 1,743rdMost Secular: 2,970thTop
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Most Scientifically Advanced: 3,270thBest Weather: 4,391stLargest Black Market: 5,176thMost Beautiful Environments: 5,807thHealthiest Citizens: 6,887thLongest Average Lifespans: 6,976thMost Corrupt Governments: 7,297thMost Developed: 7,519thHighest Poor Incomes: 7,567thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 7,738thMost Patriotic: 8,013thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 8,642ndSmartest Citizens: 9,203rdHighest Economic Output: 9,667thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 9,827thLowest Crime Rates: 10,329thHighest Average Incomes: 10,859thMost Cultured: 13,968thHighest Food Quality: 14,495thTop
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Most Advanced Public Education: 15,847thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 16,005thMost Efficient Economies: 17,619thLargest Governments: 19,171stMost Subsidized Industry: 19,790thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 21,158thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 21,820thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 22,319thMost Cheerful Citizens: 28,218thLargest Publishing Industry: 29,030thMost Advanced Public Transport: 29,564th
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 1st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Secular: 1st in the regionBest Weather: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1st in the regionLargest Black Market: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Baskerdale was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Public Transport.
  • : Following new legislation in Baskerdale, Baskerdale's free colleges struggle to maintain standards in the face of overwhelming demand.
  • : Following new legislation in Baskerdale, unstable couples are known to break up over which one gets parental leave.
  • : Following new legislation in Baskerdale, government opponents tend to have their patents rejected immediately.
  • : Following new legislation in Baskerdale, lifeguards are more concerned with watching for sharks than struggling swimmers.
  • : Following new legislation in Baskerdale, bike rage is all the rage.
  • : Baskerdale's influence in Historopolis rose from "Apprentice" to "Vassal".
  • : Baskerdale was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Cheerful Citizens and Largest Publishing Industry.
  • : Following new legislation in Baskerdale, gene-engineered sewerjacks don't smell but they do stink.
  • : Following new legislation in Baskerdale, a third of Baskerdaleans are e-certified CEOs.

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