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Most Avoided: 15thHighest Crime Rates: 17thMost Armed: 19th
The Republic of
Corporate Police State
Motto
Influence
Truckler
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Outlawed

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Charmless

Population8.146 billion

Currencycurrency
Animalanimal

The Republic of Charmless is a colossal, orderly nation, remarkable for its teetotalling pirates, unlimited-speed roads, and complete lack of prisons. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless, devout population of 8.146 billion Charmlessians are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed.

The tiny, corrupt, pro-business, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, with Industry also on the agenda, while Education and Environment receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 1.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Charmlessian economy, worth a remarkable 2,734 trillion currencies a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Retail, Uranium Mining, and Soda Sales. Average income is an amazing 335,727 currencies, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 3,132,426 per year while the poor average 3,174, a ratio of 986 to 1.

Graffiti graces every city's streets, the nation's countrysides are littered with landmines due to ongoing family disputes, scenic tours are unheard of after most environmental laws were abolished, and the roar of the Niagara 3000 mega-loo can be heard several blocks away. Crime, especially youth-related, is so common that it is unusual to encounter someone following the law, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Charmless's national animal is the animal, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Charmless is ranked 345,064th in the world and 49th in Vickenian experiment incubator for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 1.73 Effective Tax Rate.

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Most Avoided: 15thHighest Crime Rates: 17thMost Armed: 19thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 48thHighest Drug Use: 57thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 63rdMost Ignorant Citizens: 137thFattest Citizens: 140thMost Rebellious Youth: 214thLargest Retail Industry: 258thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 301stLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 429thMost Corrupt Governments: 496thHighest Disposable Incomes: 528thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 555thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 559thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 617thLargest Mining Sector: 672ndLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 836thMost Efficient Economies: 1,030thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1,151stLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1,292ndRudest Citizens: 1,499thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 2,018thHighest Average Incomes: 2,129thLargest Gambling Industry: 2,944thTop
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 4,382ndHighest Economic Output: 9,260thMost Subsidized Industry: 9,718thNudest: 10,831stMost Scientifically Advanced: 14,867thLargest Governments: 14,875thTop
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 20,674thMost Devout: 23,542ndLargest Insurance Industry: 29,193rdMost Pro-Market: 29,389thMost Patriotic: 30,323rd
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Most Avoided: 1st in the regionHighest Crime Rates: 2nd in the regionMost Armed: 3rd in the regionTop
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Highest Unexpected Death Rate: 5th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 5th in the regionGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 6th in the regionMost Extreme: 6th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Charmless, the roar of the Niagara 3000 mega-loo can be heard several blocks away.
  • : Following new legislation in Charmless, scenic tours are unheard of after most environmental laws were abolished.
  • : Following new legislation in Charmless, the nation's countrysides are littered with landmines due to ongoing family disputes.
  • : Following new legislation in Charmless, graffiti graces every city's streets.
  • : Following new legislation in Charmless, the letters L, G, and B must never be grouped together.
  • : Following new legislation in Charmless, wedding bands come in pairs to form wedding manacles.
  • : Following new legislation in Charmless, people on the brink of death are put through unwanted and stressful procedures.
  • : Following new legislation in Charmless, tumbleweeds made of litter adorn city streets.
  • : Following new legislation in Charmless, modern Charmlessian art is so hot right now.
  • : Following new legislation in Charmless, strange looking men with big red noses are found hiding behind bushes and inside dustbins.

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