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Midlands

Population48.318 billion

LeaderLeader

Currencysand dollar
Animalbear

The United States of Midlands is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Leader with a fair hand, and notable for its deadly medical pandemics, unlimited-speed roads, and absence of drug laws. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, cheerful population of 48.318 billion Midlandsians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, corrupt, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Industry, with Defense, Education, and Administration also on the agenda, while Environment and Social Policy are ignored. Income tax is unheard of.

The frighteningly efficient Midlandsian economy, worth an astonishing 41,355 trillion sand dollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Automobile Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Uranium Mining. Average income is a breathtaking 855,912 sand dollars, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 5,646,998 per year while the poor average 50,247, a ratio of 112 to 1.

The nation is known abroad mostly for its Parliamentary antics, wealthy parents-to-be can select their perfect baby, the new national anthem passes the Turing Test, and diplomats shake hands with their right and hide a poison dagger in their left. Crime, especially youth-related, is pervasive, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Midlands's national animal is the bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Midlands is ranked 65,285th in the world and 40th in NationStates for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 4,106.15 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.

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Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 2ndMost Efficient Economies: 3rdRudest Citizens: 9thLargest Populations: 10thHighest Disposable Incomes: 10thFattest Citizens: 15thHighest Economic Output: 16thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 18thLargest Retail Industry: 21stLowest Overall Tax Burden: 25thMost Avoided: 27thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 30thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 31stLargest Cheese Export Sector: 34thHighest Average Incomes: 40thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 49thMost Valuable International Artwork: 54thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 57thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 60thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 62ndLargest Mining Sector: 67thLargest Agricultural Sector: 69thMost Politically Free: 75thLargest Gambling Industry: 83rdMost Scientifically Advanced: 117thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 137thSmartest Citizens: 159thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 241stLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 307thMost Armed: 374thMost Subsidized Industry: 413thLargest Governments: 476thLargest Publishing Industry: 740thMost Corrupt Governments: 851stLargest Information Technology Sector: 883rdMost Rebellious Youth: 1,046thMost Extreme: 1,416thMost Extensive Civil Rights: 1,435thMost Cheerful Citizens: 1,487thMost Pro-Market: 1,732ndLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 3,174thTop
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Highest Crime Rates: 3,475thMost Cultured: 3,648thLargest Insurance Industry: 3,812thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 3,869thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 5,505thMost Inclusive: 7,652ndMost Advanced Public Education: 7,803rdLargest Black Market: 13,035thTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 17,958thNudest: 19,474thMost Secular: 20,006th
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Most Extreme: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Avoided: 1st in the regionMost Pro-Market: 1st in the regionMost Armed: 1st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 1st in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1st in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 1st in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 1st in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionFattest Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 1st in the regionRudest Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 1st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1st in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 1st in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Politically Free: 2nd in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 2nd in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 2nd in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 2nd in the regionLargest Populations: 2nd in the regionLargest Governments: 3rd in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 4th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 4th in the regionMost Extensive Civil Rights: 5th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 7th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 8th in the regionTop
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Most Subsidized Industry: 11th in the regionGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 13th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 16th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 17th in the regionMost Cultured: 22nd in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 29th in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 40th in the regionTop
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Most Corrupt Governments: 41st in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 48th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 62nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Midlands, diplomats shake hands with their right and hide a poison dagger in their left.
  • : Following new legislation in Midlands, the new national anthem passes the Turing Test.
  • : Following new legislation in Midlands, wealthy parents-to-be can select their perfect baby.
  • : Following new legislation in Midlands, the nation is known abroad mostly for its Parliamentary antics.
  • : Following new legislation in Midlands, unwary hikers climbing the bluffs of Mount Midlands City make great practice for foreign snipers.
  • : Following new legislation in Midlands, personal injury lawyers are demanding compensation from the government after recent reductions in manufacturer liability.
  • : Following new legislation in Midlands, cyber-crime and tin-foil hat sales are both increasing at record rates.
  • : Following new legislation in Midlands, life is short but human kindness is endless.
  • : Following new legislation in Midlands, oil rigs in winter are heated by contained oil slick fires.
  • : Following new legislation in Midlands, visiting dignitaries often end up cuddling in the hot tub with Leader.

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