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