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Most Armed: 1,861stHighest Crime Rates: 2,763rdMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2,843rd
The Region of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
No one here escapes
Influence
Enforcer
Civil Rights
Below Average
Economy
Powerhouse
Political Freedom
Some

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The Silt Sea

Population9.35 billion

CapitalThe Silt Sea
LeaderThe Dragon King
FaithPreservers

Currencygold piece
Animaldragon

The Region of The Silt Sea is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by The Dragon King with an even hand, and notable for its public floggings, free-roaming dinosaurs, and smutty television. The hard-nosed population of 9.35 billion Silt Seans 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 large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The Silt Sea. The average income tax rate is 77.8%.

The powerhouse Silt Sean economy, worth a remarkable 1,593 trillion gold pieces a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is an enormous, deeply entrenched, quite specialized black market in Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Gambling. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is an impressive 170,453 gold pieces, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.9 times as much as the poorest.

In a fit of passion The Dragon King has shredded thirty years' worth of petitions, the government helps teach children how to kill a man from six paces, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables, and politicians are often seen with soldiers pointing guns at their heads. Crime, especially youth-related, is pervasive. The Silt Sea's national animal is the dragon, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Preservers.

The Silt Sea is ranked 278,230th in the world and 3rd in The Burnt World Of Athas for Fattest Citizens, with 6.23 Obesity Rate.

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Most Armed: 1,861stHighest Crime Rates: 2,763rdMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2,843rdTop
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Most Rebellious Youth: 3,153rdLargest Gambling Industry: 4,090thBest Weather: 4,472ndMost Beautiful Environments: 5,114thLargest Black Market: 5,306thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 5,530thMost Secular: 5,926thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 6,191stMost Advanced Public Education: 6,392ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 8,236thRudest Citizens: 8,323rdLargest Publishing Industry: 8,928thMost Valuable International Artwork: 9,910thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 11,243rdMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 13,139thTop
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Highest Average Incomes: 15,901stHighest Economic Output: 16,563rdSmartest Citizens: 17,263rdHighest Food Quality: 19,334thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 19,684thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 20,160thMost Corrupt Governments: 20,512thHighest Average Tax Rates: 21,719thLargest Governments: 22,107thLargest Retail Industry: 22,206thMost Cheerful Citizens: 23,750thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 29,295th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : The Silt Sea's influence in The Burnt World Of Athas rose from "Dealmaker" to "Enforcer".
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, politicians are often seen with soldiers pointing guns at their heads.
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables.
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, the government helps teach children how to kill a man from six paces.
  • : The Silt Sea's influence in The Burnt World Of Athas rose from "Instigator" to "Dealmaker".
  • : The Silt Sea was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens.
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, in a fit of passion The Dragon King has shredded thirty years' worth of petitions.
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, no personal detail is too tiny for the suede-denim census police.
  • : Following new legislation in The Silt Sea, the national guard is mobilized whenever a mother gets separated from her child at the mall.
  • : The Silt Sea's influence in The Burnt World Of Athas rose from "Contender" to "Instigator".

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