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Largest Information Technology Sector: 12thMost Scientifically Advanced: 19thHighest Poor Incomes: 45th
The ឵឵឵឵ of
Left-Leaning College State
In this world, it's die or become death.
Influence
Instigator
Vice-Delegate
Civil Rights
Superb
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Very Good

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Island Zero

Population10.643 billion

CapitalThe Furnace
LeaderZ3

Currencybit
Animaltardigrade

The ឵឵឵឵ of Island Zero is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by Z3 with an even hand, and notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, soft-spoken computers, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless population of 10.643 billion Islanders enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The Furnace. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Zeron economy, worth a remarkable 8,541 trillion bits 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 an enormous, deeply entrenched, broadly diversified black market in Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, and Soda Sales. 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 a breathtaking 802,544 bits, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Litter collection has replaced fast food as the most popular after-school job, aggressive promotion of global warming puts polar bears on thin ice, the police use sound cannons and mortars to deal with loud parties, and voters must frequently select what they view as the lesser of two evils on the ballot. Crime is totally unknown. Island Zero's national animal is the tardigrade, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Island Zero is ranked 188,226th in the world and 35th in The Alliance of Dictators for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 661.06 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.

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Largest Information Technology Sector: 12thMost Scientifically Advanced: 19thHighest Poor Incomes: 45thHighest Average Incomes: 59thMost Advanced Public Education: 73rdSmartest Citizens: 90thMost Secular: 201stLargest Soda Pop Sector: 241stLargest Black Market: 263rdRudest Citizens: 283rdLargest Manufacturing Sector: 310thLargest Insurance Industry: 311thMost Efficient Economies: 332ndLargest Mining Sector: 336thLargest Governments: 346thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 359thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 436thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 448thMost Avoided: 536thMost Subsidized Industry: 542ndLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 625thFattest Citizens: 668thMost Corrupt Governments: 693rdMost Advanced Public Transport: 705thHighest Average Tax Rates: 707thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 719thMost Inclusive: 758thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 891stMost Rebellious Youth: 938thHighest Economic Output: 1,343rdLargest Retail Industry: 1,899thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 2,210thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 2,359thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 2,459thTop
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Most Influential: 3,499thLargest Welfare Programs: 4,792ndMost Armed: 4,946thHighest Food Quality: 5,986thMost Developed: 6,273rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 6,413thMost Cultured: 6,665thLowest Crime Rates: 6,927thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 8,172ndLargest Agricultural Sector: 11,812thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 13,480thTop
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Most Stationary: 22,001stMost Patriotic: 22,966th
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Rudest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 1st in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 1st in the regionMost Inclusive: 1st in the regionMost Average: 2nd in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 2nd in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 2nd in the regionFattest Citizens: 2nd in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 2nd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 2nd in the regionMost Avoided: 2nd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 2nd in the regionTop
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Most Extensive Civil Rights: 3rd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 3rd in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 3rd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 3rd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 3rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 3rd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 3rd in the regionMost Influential: 3rd in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 3rd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 3rd in the regionMost Secular: 4th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 4th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 4th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 4th in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 4th in the regionLargest Black Market: 5th in the regionMost Politically Free: 5th in the regionLargest Governments: 5th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 5th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 5th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 5th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Island Zero agreed to construct embassies between The Alliance of Dictators and Tyrant heaven.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, voters must frequently select what they view as the lesser of two evils on the ballot.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, the police use sound cannons and mortars to deal with loud parties.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, aggressive promotion of global warming puts polar bears on thin ice.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, litter collection has replaced fast food as the most popular after-school job.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, politicians can't accept birthday presents from their own children.
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, the bonfire of the old paper records can be seen for miles around The Furnace.
  • : Island Zero voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "World Assembly Central Library Compact"".
  • : Island Zero voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "World Assembly Central Library Compact"".
  • : Following new legislation in Island Zero, they say that Z3's personal computer is full of naked pictures of the Emperor of Maxtopia.

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