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Most Influential: 1,663rdMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 6,631stLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 7,595th
The Quacking Monarchy of
Iron Fist Consumerists
Succ my Ducc
Influence
Handshaker
Civil Rights
Some
Economy
Thriving
Political Freedom
Few

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Duckstan

Population14.093 billion

CapitalDuckbourg
LeaderKing Francis
FaithCatholicism

CurrencyDuckstani Franc
AnimalDuck

The Quacking Monarchy of Duckstan is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by King Francis with an iron fist, and notable for its museums and concert halls, frequent executions, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 14.093 billion Duckstanis 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 large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Duckbourg. The average income tax rate is 69.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The thriving Duckstani economy, worth a remarkable 1,419 trillion Duckstani Francs a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, and Retail. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 100,728 Duckstani Francs, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The dessert 'Death by Chocolate' isn't the most lethal dish on the menu, flipping a coin to make a decision leads to a referral to Gambling Addiction Services, libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars, and taking a walk on the wild side is punishable by death. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Duckstan's national animal is the Duck, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Catholicism.

Duckstan is ranked 172,656th in the world and 189th in The Union of Democratic States for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring zero on the Clooney Contribution Index.

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Most Influential: 1,663rdTop
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 6,631stLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 7,595thLargest Black Market: 10,549thMost Beautiful Environments: 14,036thTop
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Most Eco-Friendly Governments: 15,130thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 18,493rdHighest Economic Output: 19,493rdMost Corrupt Governments: 21,159thBest Weather: 23,741stLongest Average Lifespans: 24,029thMost Advanced Public Education: 24,122ndMost Cultured: 24,452ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 25,163rdHighest Poor Incomes: 26,738thMost Patriotic: 26,826thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 28,063rd
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Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 3rd in the regionLargest Black Market: 6th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 12th in the regionMost Influential: 13th in the regionTop
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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 14th in the regionMost Patriotic: 15th in the regionLargest Populations: 23rd in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 24th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 25th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Duckstan was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Populations.
  • : Duckstan's influence in The Union of Democratic States fell from "Duckspeaker" to "Handshaker".
  • : Duckstan was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Influential, the Top 5% for Largest Black Market and Most Beautiful Environments, and the Top 10% for Highest Poor Incomes and Highest Economic Output.
  • : Duckstan's influence in The Union of Democratic States rose from "Handshaker" to "Duckspeaker".
  • : Duckstan's influence in The Union of Democratic States fell from "Duckspeaker" to "Handshaker".
  • : Duckstan applied to join the World Assembly.
  • : Duckstan was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments.
  • : Duckstan was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Populations.
  • : Duckstan's influence in The Union of Democratic States rose from "Nipper" to "Duckspeaker".
  • : Duckstan altered its national flag.

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