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Most Valuable International Artwork: 30thMost Efficient Economies: 1,473rdLowest Crime Rates: 1,816th
The Republic of
Father Knows Best State
Moon, lucky, brains
Influence
Sprat
Region
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

Overview Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

Portsville

Population12.174 billion

CapitalCapital
LeaderSanta Claus
FaithNothing

Currencygold bar
Animalcow

The Republic of Portsville is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by Santa Claus with an iron fist, and remarkable for its infamous sell-swords, vat-grown people, and digital currency. The compassionate, cynical, cheerful population of 12.174 billion Portsvillans are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Capital. The average income tax rate is 98.2%.

The frighteningly efficient Portsvillean economy, worth a remarkable 3,367 trillion gold bars a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Book Publishing. Average income is an amazing 276,594 gold bars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The cruise missile launchers on the field hospital roof are purely deterrent in purpose, buses are widely regarded as the safest way to travel, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, and a well-funded social safety net protects the unfortunate. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Portsville's national animal is the cow, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Nothing.

Portsville is ranked 3,565th in the world and 174th in Lazarus for Smartest Citizens, with 151.17 quips per hour.

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Most Valuable International Artwork: 30thMost Efficient Economies: 1,473rdLowest Crime Rates: 1,816thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,827thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1,897thLongest Average Lifespans: 2,031stLargest Governments: 2,112thHealthiest Citizens: 2,350thMost Compassionate Citizens: 2,411thNicest Citizens: 2,475thHighest Poor Incomes: 2,609thHighest Average Tax Rates: 2,684thMost Developed: 2,706thHighest Food Quality: 2,794thMost Cultured: 2,966thTop
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Smartest Citizens: 3,565thMost Cheerful Citizens: 3,577thLargest Publishing Industry: 3,859thHighest Average Incomes: 4,019thMost Subsidized Industry: 4,128thMost Patriotic: 4,158thBest Weather: 4,177thMost Beautiful Environments: 4,372ndMost Inclusive: 4,381stLargest Welfare Programs: 4,391stMost Corrupt Governments: 4,568thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 5,311thLargest Agricultural Sector: 5,353rdLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 5,725thLargest Information Technology Sector: 5,966thHighest Economic Output: 6,823rdMost Advanced Defense Forces: 7,112thLargest Retail Industry: 7,479thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 7,848thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 7,999thMost Advanced Public Education: 8,966thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 9,999thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 10,069thMost Secular: 11,535thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 14,105thMost Rebellious Youth: 14,959thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 15,343rdMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 16,017thMost Armed: 16,864thTop
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Largest Trout Fishing Sector: 17,602ndLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 18,312thMost Advanced Public Transport: 19,008thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 20,791st
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 56th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 84th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 90th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 100th in the regionLargest Governments: 101st in the regionNicest Citizens: 106th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 107th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 109th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 119th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 126th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 127th in the regionMost Cultured: 134th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 134th in the regionMost Developed: 136th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 142nd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 160th in the regionTop
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Smartest Citizens: 174th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 175th in the regionMost Patriotic: 188th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 190th in the regionMost Inclusive: 200th in the regionBest Weather: 215th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 217th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 240th in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 269th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 297th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 310th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 325th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 337th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 340th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 380th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 383rd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 499th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 542nd in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 547th in the regionMost Influential: 611th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 632nd in the regionMost Stationary: 704th in the regionMost Secular: 818th in the regionTop
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 854th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 885th in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 986th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1,047th in the regionMost Armed: 1,104th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1,129th in the regionLargest Populations: 1,288th in the regionNudest: 1,294th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 1,294th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1,307th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1,360th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1,561st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Portsville, a well-funded social safety net protects the unfortunate.
  • : Following new legislation in Portsville, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller.
  • : Following new legislation in Portsville, buses are widely regarded as the safest way to travel.
  • : Following new legislation in Portsville, the cruise missile launchers on the field hospital roof are purely deterrent in purpose.
  • : Following new legislation in Portsville, anti-government web sites are springing up.
  • : Following new legislation in Portsville, all recreational drugs are legal.
  • : Following new legislation in Portsville, pro-democracy regime change has been avoided.
  • : Following new legislation in Portsville, squeaky high prepubescent voices recite the patriotic poem "Hail to The Leader!" before each meal.
  • : Following new legislation in Portsville, Brown Sugar 101 is a popular course at community colleges.
  • : Following new legislation in Portsville, offering a builder a cup of tea is a legal minefield.

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