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Most Patriotic: 5,427thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 8,060thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 9,003rd
The Republic of
Iron Fist Consumerists
Nooooooo
Influence
Minnow
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Lsparks

Population2.24 billion

CurrencyPound
AnimalRat

The Republic of Lsparks is a massive, cultured nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space, parental licensing program, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless, devout population of 2.24 billion Lsparksians 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 government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 57.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Lsparksian economy, worth 336 trillion Pounds a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Tourism. Black market activity is frequent. Average income is an impressive 150,298 Pounds, with the richest citizens earning 7.2 times as much as the poorest.

Ships are encouraged to deliberately run aground onto Lsparksian beaches, wigged-out hunters report playing croquet with the Queen of Hearts, the only record being broken at sporting events is the highest death toll, and every diamond ring sold is accompanied by a twenty-five page analysis and a waiver. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lsparks's national animal is the Rat.

Lsparks is ranked 33,812th in the world and 765th in The East Pacific for Most Cultured, scoring 78 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Most Patriotic: 5,427thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 8,060thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 9,003rdLargest Publishing Industry: 9,240thNudest: 11,937thHealthiest Citizens: 14,706thTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 17,639thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 18,336thMost Scientifically Advanced: 18,637thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 18,685thLowest Crime Rates: 19,258thSmartest Citizens: 19,585thMost Devout: 19,976thMost Efficient Economies: 19,998thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 21,231stMost Corrupt Governments: 21,237thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 21,399thHighest Average Incomes: 21,906thHighest Food Quality: 22,699thLargest Information Technology Sector: 22,766thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 25,256thHighest Disposable Incomes: 25,912thLargest Agricultural Sector: 29,009th
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Most Patriotic: 100th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 122nd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 148th in the regionNudest: 208th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 227th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 276th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 280th in the regionTop
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Most Corrupt Governments: 293rd in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 317th in the regionMost Devout: 355th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 360th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 375th in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 387th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 391st in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 396th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 423rd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 445th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 448th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 485th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 490th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 509th in the regionLargest Black Market: 514th in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 515th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 580th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Lsparks, every diamond ring sold is accompanied by a twenty-five page analysis and a waiver.
  • : Following new legislation in Lsparks, the only record being broken at sporting events is the highest death toll.
  • : Following new legislation in Lsparks, wigged-out hunters report playing croquet with the Queen of Hearts.
  • : Following new legislation in Lsparks, ships are encouraged to deliberately run aground onto Lsparksian beaches.
  • : Following new legislation in Lsparks, the examiners who examine examiners are being examined by examiners.
  • : Following new legislation in Lsparks, the new airport at Mr. Giles' farm is panicking his sheep.
  • : Lsparks was reclassified from "Moralistic Democracy" to "Iron Fist Consumerists".
  • : Following new legislation in Lsparks, the question "please would you...?" is usually laden with passive aggression.
  • : Following new legislation in Lsparks, tipsy fans frequently invite themselves to the board meetings of sports clubs.
  • : Following new legislation in Lsparks, traffic cops are puzzled to see that nobody exceeds the speed limits.

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