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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 964thRudest Citizens: 1,339thFattest Citizens: 1,637th
The United Soviet Socialist SSR of
Anarchy
Наша славная нация и ее народ поднимутся на борьбу за с
Influence
Unproven
Civil Rights
Excessive
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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Swisterland

Population3.978 billion

CapitalBern and Zurich Islands
LeaderAverage swiss cheese factory worker
Faithswissism

CurrencySwiss cheese rind
AnimalSwiss Cheese Fish

The United Soviet Socialist SSR of Swisterland is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Average swiss cheese factory worker with a fair hand, and renowned for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, rampant corporate plagiarism, and ritual sacrifices. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 3.978 billion Swisters 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 medium-sized, corrupt, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Defense, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bern and Zurich Islands. The average income tax rate is 62.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Swisterlandian economy, worth 859 trillion Swiss cheese rinds a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Soda Sales. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an amazing 216,079 Swiss cheese rinds, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.

From the highest mountain to the deepest cave - one can always count on finding a good cell signal in Swisterland, firebombing politicians' offices has become a common way of expressing dissatisfaction, there is a growing belief that consciousness is a simulated illusion within a computer-generated reality, and workers of "fairweather faith" claim six months of paid leave for holy days per year. Crime, especially youth-related, is all-pervasive, probably because of the absence of a police force. Swisterland's national animal is the Swiss Cheese Fish, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to heavy metals seepage into national waterways, and its national religion is swissism.

Swisterland is ranked 321,296th in the world and 999th in The Communist Bloc for Nicest Citizens, with 0.57 average smiles per day.

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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 964thRudest Citizens: 1,339thFattest Citizens: 1,637thLargest Gambling Industry: 1,644thHighest Crime Rates: 2,251stHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 2,543rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 2,930thLargest Retail Industry: 3,334thTop
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Most Avoided: 3,574thMost Rebellious Youth: 3,690thMost Armed: 5,229thLargest Information Technology Sector: 6,772ndMost Efficient Economies: 6,861stMost Subsidized Industry: 7,403rdHighest Average Incomes: 8,802ndHighest Poor Incomes: 9,267thMost Scientifically Advanced: 9,524thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 10,863rdMost Inclusive: 11,306thLargest Black Market: 11,533rdHighest Disposable Incomes: 11,896thLargest Publishing Industry: 14,062ndMost Devout: 14,900thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 16,079thMost Cultured: 16,219thSmartest Citizens: 16,409thTop
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Largest Welfare Programs: 18,269thNudest: 20,286thLargest Mining Sector: 20,776thHighest Food Quality: 21,103rdLargest Manufacturing Sector: 21,894thMost Corrupt Governments: 23,383rdHighest Wealthy Incomes: 25,323rdLargest Governments: 25,835thHighest Drug Use: 26,499thMost Extensive Civil Rights: 28,387thMost Advanced Public Education: 29,711th
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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 2nd in the regionRudest Citizens: 3rd in the regionFattest Citizens: 4th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 5th in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 7th in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 7th in the regionMost Avoided: 8th in the regionHighest Crime Rates: 8th in the regionTop
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Most Armed: 13th in the regionMost Devout: 18th in the regionLargest Black Market: 20th in the regionMost Pro-Market: 22nd in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 23rd in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 34th in the regionMost Extensive Civil Rights: 34th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 36th in the regionHighest Drug Use: 41st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 42nd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 43rd in the regionNudest: 45th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 48th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 50th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 50th in the regionTop
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Largest Insurance Industry: 57th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 60th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 62nd in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 62nd in the regionMost Politically Free: 62nd in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 76th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 101st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 104th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Swisterland, workers of "fairweather faith" claim six months of paid leave for holy days per year.
  • : Following new legislation in Swisterland, there is a growing belief that consciousness is a simulated illusion within a computer-generated reality.
  • : Following new legislation in Swisterland, firebombing politicians' offices has become a common way of expressing dissatisfaction.
  • : Swisterland's influence in The Communist Bloc rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".
  • : Swisterland relocated from Swiss waffland to The Communist Bloc.
  • : Following new legislation in Swisterland, from the highest mountain to the deepest cave - one can always count on finding a good cell signal in Swisterland.
  • : Following new legislation in Swisterland, losing your sock key may require surgical intervention.
  • : Swisterland was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork.
  • : Swisterland was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Retail Industry and the Top 5% for Smartest Citizens.
  • : Following new legislation in Swisterland, school teachers check the staff room for hidden webcams before complaining about rebellious students.

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