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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 694thSafest: 2,101stMost Pacifist: 2,209th
The Penguin Republic of
Democratic Socialists
Putting the WIN in penguin
Influence
Apprentice
Region
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Below Average

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Lowlandian States

Population33.485 billion

CapitalAntarctopolis
Leaderthe Penguin Emperor
FaithPenguin Worship

Currencykrill
AnimalLantern Fish

The Penguin Republic of Lowlandian States is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by the Penguin Emperor with an even hand, and remarkable for its parental licensing program, smutty television, and rampant corporate plagiarism. The compassionate population of 33.485 billion Lowlandian Statesians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The enormous, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Antarctopolis. The average income tax rate is 91.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Lowlandian Statesian economy, worth a remarkable 3,900 trillion krills a year, is highly specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Pizza Delivery. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 116,473 krills, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The tightness of border controls in Lowlandian States leave a little to be desired, convicted criminals are given free limo rides to jail, Brancaland has gifted over nine thousand putrid moose carcasses to Lowlandian States as a reminder of their "special relationship", and the nation's museums are real penny-pinchers. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lowlandian States's national animal is the Lantern Fish, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans, and its national religion is Penguin Worship.

Lowlandian States is ranked 289,447th in the world and 28th in Antarctica for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring -6.26 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.

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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 694thSafest: 2,101stMost Pacifist: 2,209thMost Secular: 2,247thMost Advanced Public Transport: 2,560thMost Rebellious Youth: 2,828thMost Stationary: 3,313thTop
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Largest Populations: 3,578thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 4,312thLeast Corrupt Governments: 5,198thHighest Economic Output: 5,464thMost Compassionate Citizens: 5,688thNicest Citizens: 6,488thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 6,542ndMost Advanced Public Education: 6,792ndLargest Publishing Industry: 7,124thMost Beautiful Environments: 7,861stMost Developed: 8,385thLargest Welfare Programs: 8,552ndBest Weather: 8,573rdMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 9,564thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 9,868thHighest Average Tax Rates: 10,052ndSmartest Citizens: 11,157thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 11,176thLongest Average Lifespans: 11,576thMost Inclusive: 12,003rdHighest Food Quality: 13,452ndLowest Crime Rates: 13,918thLargest Governments: 15,024thMost Influential: 15,700thTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 17,365thMost Cultured: 18,349thHealthiest Citizens: 20,271stHighest Poor Incomes: 21,648thLargest Information Technology Sector: 26,995thMost Subsidized Industry: 32,163rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 33,973rd
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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 3rd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 3rd in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 4th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 4th in the regionMost Pacifist: 4th in the regionSafest: 4th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Lowlandian States, the nation's museums are real penny-pinchers.
  • : Following new legislation in Lowlandian States, Brancaland has gifted over nine thousand putrid moose carcasses to Lowlandian States as a reminder of their "special relationship".
  • : Following new legislation in Lowlandian States, convicted criminals are given free limo rides to jail.
  • : Following new legislation in Lowlandian States, the tightness of border controls in Lowlandian States leave a little to be desired.
  • : Following new legislation in Lowlandian States, most households' childcare costs are higher than their mortgage payments.
  • : Lowlandian States was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Stationary.
  • : Following new legislation in Lowlandian States, the treehouse in Lantern Fish Park is the tallest building in Lowlandian States.
  • : Following new legislation in Lowlandian States, a shocking number of government bills get lost in committee.
  • : Following new legislation in Lowlandian States, scientific journals publish third-graders' school essays.
  • : Following new legislation in Lowlandian States, 10-year-olds who struggle with integrating by parts are considered slow learners.

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