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Most Pacifist: 1,676thMost Compassionate Citizens: 2,052ndSafest: 2,077th
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Merstone

Population14.781 billion

CapitalEast Bury
LeaderKing Stuf
Faithpagan

Currencypound
Animallion

The Kingdom of Merstone is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by King Stuf with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, restrictive gun laws, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic population of 14.781 billion Merstoners are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of East Bury. The average income tax rate is 95.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Merstonean economy, worth a remarkable 2,234 trillion pounds a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 151,145 pounds, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The question "please would you...?" is usually laden with passive aggression, no one believes anything until it has been strenuously tested and peer-reviewed, foreign governments are threatened if they so much as mention the word "election", and belief that King Stuf is a lizard-person from outer space has reached an all-time high. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Merstone's national animal is the lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is pagan.

Merstone is ranked 67,595th in the world and 14th in Wihtwara for Most Stationary, with 701.1056971254 days.

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Most Pacifist: 1,676thMost Compassionate Citizens: 2,052ndSafest: 2,077thNicest Citizens: 2,295thTop
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Best Weather: 3,214thHealthiest Citizens: 3,241stLargest Welfare Programs: 3,301stLeast Corrupt Governments: 3,339thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 3,409thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 3,603rdHighest Food Quality: 3,656thLongest Average Lifespans: 3,711thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 3,756thMost Inclusive: 3,771stMost Beautiful Environments: 4,281stLowest Crime Rates: 4,342ndMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 4,778thLargest Publishing Industry: 4,935thHighest Average Tax Rates: 5,382ndMost Developed: 5,587thMost Cultured: 5,630thSmartest Citizens: 7,039thMost Cheerful Citizens: 7,124thLargest Governments: 7,200thMost Advanced Public Education: 7,756thMost Advanced Public Transport: 8,072ndMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 9,290thHighest Economic Output: 10,636thHighest Poor Incomes: 11,871stMost Valuable International Artwork: 11,888thMost Scientifically Advanced: 14,827thTop
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 16,489thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 16,828thMost Influential: 17,802ndMost Efficient Economies: 19,418thMost Subsidized Industry: 21,694thHighest Average Incomes: 21,804thMost Secular: 21,929thLargest Populations: 27,096thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 28,322nd
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 1st in the regionMost Influential: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionNicest Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionMost Pacifist: 1st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 1st in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Inclusive: 1st in the regionBest Weather: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionSafest: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 1st in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 1st in the regionLargest Governments: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionTop
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Most Cheerful Citizens: 2nd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 2nd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 2nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Merstone lodged a message on the Wihtwara Regional Message Board.
  • : Following new legislation in Merstone, belief that King Stuf is a lizard-person from outer space has reached an all-time high.
  • : Following new legislation in Merstone, foreign governments are threatened if they so much as mention the word "election".
  • : Following new legislation in Merstone, no one believes anything until it has been strenuously tested and peer-reviewed.
  • : Following new legislation in Merstone, the question "please would you...?" is usually laden with passive aggression.
  • : Following new legislation in Merstone, the horniness of the great-horned lion is considered a national priority.
  • : Merstone was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Scientifically Advanced.
  • : Following new legislation in Merstone, urban graffiti is hand-calligraphed in perfectly kerned elegant fonts.
  • : Following new legislation in Merstone, the nation's democracy attracts huddled masses yearning to breathe free.
  • : Following new legislation in Merstone, convicted murderers are free to walk the streets provided they attend rehabilitation classes.

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