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Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 4,269thMost Advanced Public Transport: 4,317thMost Cheerful Citizens: 5,413th
The Western Republic of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Dum Vita Est Spes
Influence
Minnow
Region
Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Very Good

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Wintercould

Population7.364 billion

CapitalAstargod
LeaderPresident Schulz

CurrencyCoulder
AnimalWinternish

The Western Republic of Wintercould is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by President Schulz with an even hand, and renowned for its digital currency, sprawling nuclear power plants, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 7.364 billion Wintercouldians 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 enormous government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Astargod. The average income tax rate is 94.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Wintercouldian economy, worth a remarkable 1,069 trillion Coulders a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 145,245 Coulders, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

A favorite "life hack" for gap year backpackers is to pretend to be homeless for government handouts, the government's new "quiet competence" initiative has supporters and detractors alike reeling in confusion, passengers often cause a stink on public transport, and the military has gone fission for more funding. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Wintercould's national animal is the Winternish, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Wintercould is ranked 229,942nd in the world and 7,075th in Lazarus for Most Stationary, with 24.7698799806 days.

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Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 4,269thMost Advanced Public Transport: 4,317thMost Cheerful Citizens: 5,413thHighest Average Tax Rates: 6,589thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 6,727thMost Developed: 6,970thMost Advanced Public Education: 7,103rdLowest Crime Rates: 7,283rdMost Inclusive: 7,563rdLongest Average Lifespans: 7,973rdHighest Food Quality: 8,132ndLargest Governments: 8,166thMost Scientifically Advanced: 8,173rdSafest: 8,278thNicest Citizens: 8,416thMost Rebellious Youth: 8,430thHealthiest Citizens: 8,702ndMost Beautiful Environments: 8,969thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 9,005thBest Weather: 9,031stMost World Assembly Endorsements: 9,217thSmartest Citizens: 9,312thMost Compassionate Citizens: 9,348thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 9,490thLargest Welfare Programs: 9,689thMost Cultured: 9,945thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 10,097thHighest Poor Incomes: 11,280thLargest Information Technology Sector: 13,553rdTop
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 16,007thMost Secular: 20,181stHighest Average Incomes: 24,096thMost Subsidized Industry: 25,889thHighest Economic Output: 27,647th
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 207th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 228th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 256th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 281st in the regionMost Inclusive: 370th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 371st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 380th in the regionMost Developed: 384th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 389th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 419th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 436th in the regionLargest Governments: 440th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 441st in the regionNicest Citizens: 457th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 464th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 468th in the regionSafest: 486th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 488th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 517th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 517th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 518th in the regionBest Weather: 521st in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 523rd in the regionTop
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Largest Welfare Programs: 536th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 553rd in the regionMost Cultured: 559th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 746th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 856th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 874th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Wintercould, the military has gone fission for more funding.
  • : Following new legislation in Wintercould, passengers often cause a stink on public transport.
  • : Wintercould was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Pacifist.
  • : Following new legislation in Wintercould, the government's new "quiet competence" initiative has supporters and detractors alike reeling in confusion.
  • : Following new legislation in Wintercould, a favorite "life hack" for gap year backpackers is to pretend to be homeless for government handouts.
  • : Following new legislation in Wintercould, wars of expansion are described as "peacekeeping operations".
  • : Following new legislation in Wintercould, purported secret military bases are dismissed by President Schulz to be highly-advanced toilet factories.
  • : Following new legislation in Wintercould, surgical tape has taken on a distinctly red color.
  • : Wintercould's influence in Lazarus rose from "Nipper" to "Minnow".
  • : Following new legislation in Wintercould, re-education centers are being added to most prisons.

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World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 6 » Treadwellia, New Rogernomics, Juba, Debussy, Wang Yao, and Leonism.

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