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Lowest Overall Tax Burden: 126thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 170thHighest Crime Rates: 170th
The Free Republic of
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Ponderosa

Population22.956 billion

CapitalSanta Fe
LeaderPresident Walker

CurrencyPonderosa dollar
AnimalOsprey

The Free Republic of Ponderosa is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by President Walker with a fair hand, and renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape, unlimited-speed roads, and complete lack of public education. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 22.956 billion Ponderosans 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, is solely concerned with Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Santa Fe. Income tax is unheard of.

The frighteningly efficient Ponderosan economy, worth a remarkable 7,830 trillion Ponderosa dollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Retail, Soda Sales, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an amazing 341,115 Ponderosa dollars, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 1,423,324 per year while the poor average 53,364, a ratio of 26.7 to 1.

The police have nothing to do with the increasing number of 'disappeared', President Walker can cry on demand, the official Ponderosan Phrase Book weighs as much as a small child, and the name of the "Butcher of Bigtopia" adorns shirts across Ponderosa. Crime, especially youth-related, is so common that it is unusual to encounter someone following the law, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Ponderosa's national animal is the Osprey, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ponderosa is ranked 34,099th in the world and 1st in Suns Reach for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides, with 26.67 Rich To Poor Income Ratio.

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Lowest Overall Tax Burden: 126thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 170thHighest Crime Rates: 170thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 180thMost Armed: 200thFattest Citizens: 201stRudest Citizens: 226thMost Avoided: 253rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 280thHighest Drug Use: 333rdLargest Gambling Industry: 353rdLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 359thHighest Disposable Incomes: 460thLargest Retail Industry: 480thMost Rebellious Youth: 548thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 862ndHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1,231stHighest Economic Output: 1,398thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 1,409thLargest Insurance Industry: 1,575thHighest Average Incomes: 1,776thMost Scientifically Advanced: 2,075thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 2,106thLargest Mining Sector: 2,109thTop
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Largest Furniture Restoration Industry: 2,961stLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 2,982ndLargest Information Technology Sector: 3,338thMost Efficient Economies: 4,642ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 5,095thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 5,878thLargest Publishing Industry: 6,212thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 8,643rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 9,155thSmartest Citizens: 9,596thLargest Populations: 10,396thMost Corrupt Governments: 11,032ndMost Secular: 12,178thTop
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Most Inclusive: 17,324thLargest Black Market: 22,930thMost Cultured: 23,397thMost Pro-Market: 25,468thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 26,356th
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Largest Insurance Industry: 1st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 1st in the regionFattest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 1st in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1st in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 1st in the regionMost Extreme: 1st in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 1st in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1st in the regionGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 1st in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 1st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 1st in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 1st in the regionMost Avoided: 1st in the regionLargest Populations: 1st in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 1st in the regionMost Pro-Market: 1st in the regionMost Politically Free: 1st in the regionRudest Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionHighest Drug Use: 1st in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1st in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 1st in the regionMost Armed: 1st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 1st in the regionMost Extensive Civil Rights: 1st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Ponderosa's influence in Suns Reach rose from "Negotiator" to "Contender".
  • : Ponderosa's influence in Suns Reach fell from "Contender" to "Negotiator".
  • : Ponderosa's influence in Suns Reach rose from "Negotiator" to "Contender".
  • : Ponderosa's influence in Suns Reach fell from "Contender" to "Negotiator".
  • : Ponderosa's influence in Suns Reach rose from "Negotiator" to "Contender".
  • : Ponderosa was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Dead.
  • : Ponderosa was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Zombies.
  • : Ponderosa's influence in Suns Reach rose from "Auxiliary" to "Negotiator".
  • : Ponderosa's influence in Suns Reach rose from "Ambassador" to "Auxiliary".
  • : Ponderosa's influence in Suns Reach fell from "Auxiliary" to "Ambassador".

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