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Largest Populations: 486thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1,546thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 1,668th
The Forbidden Island Nation of
Free-Market Paradise
Alexander Calder
Influence
Powerbroker
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Excellent

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Niihau

Population45.936 billion

Currencyshell
Animalsnail

The Forbidden Island Nation of Niihau is a gargantuan, efficient nation, renowned for its prohibition of alcohol, anti-smoking policies, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 45.936 billion Niihauans enjoy frequent elections, which are uniformly corrupted by big-spending corporations buying politicians who best suit their interests.

The minute, pro-business government, or what there is of one, is solely concerned with Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 2.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Niihauan economy, worth a remarkable 4,625 trillion shells a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Pizza Delivery, Retail, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is an impressive 100,704 shells, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 513,304 per year while the poor average 10,897, a ratio of 47.1 to 1.

All tariffs have been abolished, psychological disorders are a taboo subject, the nation is currently revamping its entire education system, and Pinkerton agents are called in to forcibly break up white collar strikes. Crime is a problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. Niihau's national animal is the snail, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Niihau is ranked 253,796th in the world and 3rd in Big Island for Safest, scoring 21.36 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.

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Largest Populations: 486thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1,546thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 1,668thTop
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Highest Economic Output: 4,064thMost Stationary: 4,377thHighest Disposable Incomes: 7,440thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 9,235thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 9,799thMost Cheerful Citizens: 10,158thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 12,623rdMost Pacifist: 13,761stLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 15,176thTop
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Largest Retail Industry: 19,832ndMost Influential: 21,873rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 24,070thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 24,824thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 25,303rdMost World Assembly Endorsements: 25,721stMost Valuable International Artwork: 26,330thMost Pro-Market: 28,042ndLargest Information Technology Sector: 28,299thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 31,584thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 31,614th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Niihau was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
  • : Niihau was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector.
  • : Niihau was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Zombies and the Top 10% for Most Dead.
  • : Niihau lodged a message on the Big Island Regional Message Board.
  • : Niihau was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector.
  • : Niihau was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector.
  • : Niihau was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector.
  • : Niihau was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector.
  • : Niihau was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
  • : Niihau was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork.

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