The Free Land of West Siders is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by Leader with a fair hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and smutty television. The democratic, cheerful population of 48.538 billion West Siderians love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.
The large, socially-minded, outspoken government prioritizes Welfare, although Education, Environment, and Social Policy are also considered important, while Spirituality and Defense receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Compton. The average income tax rate is 59.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.
The thriving West Siderian economy, worth a remarkable 3,501 trillion Dbones a year, is highly specialized and mostly made up of the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 72,135 Dbones, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.
Political scientists despair as the national mascot election eclipses all others in voter enthusiasm, a new generation of aquariumless hotels are being built under government supervision, politicians are often found scavenging bins at night to supplement their income, and private law firms are unheard of. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. West Siders's national animal is the giruffalo, which is also the nation's favorite main course.
West Siders is ranked 316,874th in the world and 14,787th in Osiris for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring -8.58 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.
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West Siders was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
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West Siders was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Longest Average Lifespans.
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West Siders was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments and Healthiest Citizens.
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West Siders was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments.
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West Siders was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Politically Free.
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West Siders was ravaged by a Zombie Thing Horde from
The Zombie Apocalypse Horror of World War Z, infecting 43 million survivors and converting to a zombie exporter! Oh no!
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West Siders was ravaged by a Zombie Thing Horde from
The Zombie Apocalypse Horror of World War Z, infecting 119 million survivors.
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West Siders was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Survivors.
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West Siders was cleansed by a Level 5 Invasion Tactical Zombie Elimination Squad from
The Empire of Elthalion, killing 2 million zombies and restoring to an undecided nation!
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West Siders was ravaged by a Zombie Thing Horde from
The Laser Chasing Professional of Valerievna, infecting 30 million survivors.