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Most Valuable International Artwork: 2,284thSafest: 2,397thLargest Publishing Industry: 2,742nd
The Republic of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
E pluribus unum. | Out of many, one.
Influence
Squire
Civil Rights
Below Average
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Excellent

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Ostellan

Population6.537 billion

CapitalAvellan
LeaderPresident Johnathan Beckett
FaithChristianity

CurrencyAuren
AnimalEagle

The Republic of Ostellan is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by President Johnathan Beckett with an even hand, and remarkable for its sprawling nuclear power plants, smutty television, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic, devout population of 6.537 billion Ostellanians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Avellan. The average income tax rate is 96.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Ostellanian economy, worth 965 trillion Aurens a year, is quite specialized and led by the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 147,740 Aurens, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The nation's universities are often mistaken for foreign embassies, referenda are held for every conceivable government action, Brancalandian Brie isn't available anywhere in Ostellan, and diaper sales are up. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ostellan's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Christianity.

Ostellan is ranked 183,370th in the world and 130th in The Western Isles for Most Pro-Market, scoring 37.33 on the Rand Index.

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Most Valuable International Artwork: 2,284thSafest: 2,397thLargest Publishing Industry: 2,742ndTop
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Lowest Crime Rates: 3,418thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 3,543rdLongest Average Lifespans: 3,751stLargest Welfare Programs: 3,814thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 3,877thLeast Corrupt Governments: 3,999thMost Compassionate Citizens: 4,012thHealthiest Citizens: 4,021stHighest Average Tax Rates: 4,332ndNicest Citizens: 4,387thMost Cultured: 4,665thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 4,699thHighest Food Quality: 5,588thMost Pacifist: 5,925thMost Influential: 5,997thMost Advanced Public Transport: 6,072ndMost Developed: 6,118thLargest Governments: 6,193rdMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 6,488thMost Beautiful Environments: 7,210thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 7,236thMost Advanced Public Education: 7,329thMost Efficient Economies: 7,453rdBest Weather: 7,455thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 7,582ndSmartest Citizens: 7,599thMost Subsidized Industry: 8,667thMost Inclusive: 9,214thHighest Poor Incomes: 11,127thTop
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Most Cheerful Citizens: 14,920thMost Scientifically Advanced: 15,360thHighest Average Incomes: 20,885thLargest Information Technology Sector: 23,397th
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 7th in the regionSafest: 8th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 9th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 9th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 10th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 11th in the regionTop
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Largest Welfare Programs: 12th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 12th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 12th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 14th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 14th in the regionNicest Citizens: 14th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 14th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 15th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 15th in the regionMost Developed: 16th in the regionLargest Governments: 17th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 17th in the regionMost Pacifist: 19th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 19th in the regionMost Cultured: 20th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 21st in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 22nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Ostellan, diaper sales are up.
  • : Following new legislation in Ostellan, Brancalandian Brie isn't available anywhere in Ostellan.
  • : Following new legislation in Ostellan, referenda are held for every conceivable government action.
  • : Following new legislation in Ostellan, the nation's universities are often mistaken for foreign embassies.
  • : Following new legislation in Ostellan, all telephone traffic is monitored for 'national security reasons'.
  • : Following new legislation in Ostellan, war criminals are given full state funerals.
  • : Following new legislation in Ostellan, books are so highly regarded in Ostellan that libraries are often revered as holy shrines.
  • : Following new legislation in Ostellan, tax revenue is often intercepted by international accountants before ever seeing the national treasury.
  • : Following new legislation in Ostellan, the national guard is mobilized whenever a mother gets separated from her child at the mall.
  • : Ostellan voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Condemn Tinhampton".

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