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Most Valuable International Artwork: 25thLargest Agricultural Sector: 71stLargest Information Technology Sector: 73rd
The Dusk of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Breathe.
Influence
Shoeshiner
Region
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Some

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New Kowloon Bay

Population11.866 billion

CapitalGreater Metropolis
LeaderThe New Emperor
FaithState Atheism

CurrencyQian
AnimalWindhover

The Dusk of New Kowloon Bay is a titanic, cultured nation, ruled by The New Emperor with an even hand, and notable for its unlimited-speed roads, daily referendums, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, humorless population of 11.866 billion Kowloonis 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 medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Administration, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Greater Metropolis. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Kowlooni economy, worth a remarkable 8,483 trillion Qians 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, broadly diversified black market in Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Book Publishing. 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 a breathtaking 714,906 Qians, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

A death threat has replaced 'hello' as an official greeting in the nation, failed genetic experiments wreak havoc as they roam the countryside, the combined alert sound of a nation simultaneously receiving a text message is a common cause of hearing damage, and ADHD now stands for Attention Distracted by Hardware Devices. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. New Kowloon Bay's national animal is the Windhover, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is State Atheism.

New Kowloon Bay is ranked 120th in the world and 1st in Europe for Highest Average Incomes, with 714,906.53 Standard Monetary Units.

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Most Valuable International Artwork: 25thLargest Agricultural Sector: 71stLargest Information Technology Sector: 73rdHighest Average Incomes: 120thMost Scientifically Advanced: 134thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 299thMost Secular: 308thLargest Black Market: 311thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 325thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 332ndLargest Governments: 402ndMost Efficient Economies: 423rdHighest Poor Incomes: 426thMost Corrupt Governments: 447thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 477thSmartest Citizens: 481stLowest Crime Rates: 491stMost Developed: 542ndLongest Average Lifespans: 582ndLargest Cheese Export Sector: 611thMost Advanced Public Education: 721stMost Subsidized Industry: 770thHighest Average Tax Rates: 785thMost Patriotic: 852ndLargest Publishing Industry: 951stMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 1,021stRudest Citizens: 1,139thHealthiest Citizens: 1,163rdMost Inclusive: 1,203rdMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1,208thHighest Food Quality: 1,398thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 1,440thMost Advanced Public Transport: 1,485thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1,594thHighest Economic Output: 1,639thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1,764thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1,900thLargest Retail Industry: 1,908thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 1,960thMost Influential: 2,405thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 2,660thTop
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Most Beautiful Environments: 3,277thMost Cultured: 3,446thLargest Welfare Programs: 5,584thMost Accessible: 6,698thLargest Mining Sector: 9,005thLargest Insurance Industry: 12,018th
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 2nd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 3rd in the regionMost Patriotic: 4th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 4th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 5th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 5th in the regionLargest Black Market: 5th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 6th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 7th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 7th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 7th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 8th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 8th in the regionLargest Governments: 8th in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 9th in the regionTop
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Lowest Crime Rates: 11th in the regionMost Secular: 11th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 13th in the regionRudest Citizens: 15th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 15th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 15th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 16th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 18th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 19th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 20th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 20th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 23rd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 24th in the regionMost Developed: 24th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 28th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 37th in the regionMost Inclusive: 40th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 40th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 41st in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 42nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 42nd in the regionTop
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Largest Insurance Industry: 53rd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 59th in the regionMost Cultured: 85th in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 87th in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 89th in the region
Has WA voting rights.

Endorsements Received: 225 » New Eestiball, Nardin, Raghallaigh, Dombaness, Invernessia, Kanokla, NATION LA, Regnum Italiae, Samgreat, Ausvelt, Maritzal, Livaotheion, Northern German Federation, Irminsulia, Elisabethshagen, Armbruster, Weltbeherrschung, Superior Saxonia, Lumiarae, Newdenizland, NDR, Der Deutscher Volksbund, Iceagea, Lipaland, Vurk, New Vardarland, X Country, Fenian Provinces, The New Age Empire, Arcadia and Elysium, Rary, Pacifian, Zion Imperium, Ostermarch, Galway-Dublin, Agausia, Moon Cave, Salarnsia, Thracia Republic, Leranditale, Amicities, Sinclairtown, The Sigometh Dynasty, Dark Matter, Yahlia, Dauershire, Arsenial, Agatep, Providence-Saint George, The New Nordic Union, and 175 others.Thracia and Crimea, The Champions League, United Communes of Chile, Velenar, Chioganah, Transilmania, The Western European Commonwealth, Alpine Lands, America1234567, Calicov, AnImEsHdElIsHa, The Scandinavian Realm, Holy Souru, Alrida, Rayakavkaz, Salzau, Arveek, Portugal Empire State, The Seven Provinces, Zaphorhiziya, Ferranghia, Woodlands, An Clar, Aavoniv Mona, Duravian, Karnea, Hippie Kiwis, Suthanimark, Dizgovzy, Laransa, Valvert, Centaina, Ingusya, Newex Nov Can, Innocentic, Decolonia, Celliwig, Laver Island, Almanny, Cambany, Neu Vaduz, Edgerladraysteanoust, Umeria, Qroma, Uthelstad, Higher Thermidor, The Lands of Saint Demetrius, Someseni, Polre, Nordurstjarna, Wolflanden, Cantilena, Great Whiteland, Canturk, Bareu, Tushto, Scandivielium, Great Czecho-Slovakia, Nasvegvoy, Aurelaignes, Skovestenland and Skytsengelo, Reino do Brazil, Joda, The Augustans, Pupunese, Woreyland, Nova Moldavia, Seavia, Roberdian, Tyumak, Kastopoli Salegliari, Bessarasia, Carconia, Finnish Archipelago, TipiLand, Yorkov, Scotland and the Isle of Man, Novaspesia, Jaxonedia, Etnon, The TriCity, Weghstate, Skonfederowane Makroregiony, Durlia, Baldorium, Verlian, Celnd, Pen Blanityion, Vulonia, Democratic Rimalaa-Rimalvaa, Two-Siciles and Sargdinia, Maariko, Beal an Mhuirthead, LuxDiei, Lombard Padania, Kyievan Dynasty, North Batica, Inquanok, Norrport, The River Fel, Soclania, Statte, NPO2, The Union of Koslenv, The New Palaces, Roman Gracia, Konzhov, Asilands, Leiningerland, Ode Duddis, Falvaard, Dovi, Cielovera, Cisparthaeum, Wyndland, Daesitiate, Corporatio Helvetica, Nordic and Baltic States, The Veldt Strand, Lysvika, Professor Thomas, Flejan, Super Happy Land, Abalucia, The Templar Papal New State, Nea Europa, Boa Pergunta, Caliarizomex, Eastoria, Zolystia, Leukosia, Ventelia, Solantara, Trixeland, Vandila, Sloventa, MagyaRomania, Leszno, Pantheon of Terra, Amexipania, Land of Bobtopia, Byen Frederikshavn, The Atlantian Republic, Latin Iberia, Pinenses, Karsolovi, Brizsland, Nine Provinces, Arcrovia, The Alemannic Republic, Al Galicia, North Alpinia, Bosansko-Hercegovacko Carstvo, Saulope, Caverniss, Turinese Empire, Malkerta, The Vicures Islands, Nordeyar, The Great Ledger, Noristoniaka, Slavonia and Srijem, XJeff, Romana-Italia, Nova-Arcadia, Gooey Reimagining, Walfo, National Federation, Jim the Baptist, Grego, Vientina, Nizar kindom, Assyrian socialist government, Apocana, and Topologica.

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in New Kowloon Bay, ADHD now stands for Attention Distracted by Hardware Devices.
  • : Following new legislation in New Kowloon Bay, the combined alert sound of a nation simultaneously receiving a text message is a common cause of hearing damage.
  • : Following new legislation in New Kowloon Bay, failed genetic experiments wreak havoc as they roam the countryside.
  • : Following new legislation in New Kowloon Bay, a death threat has replaced 'hello' as an official greeting in the nation.
  • : Following new legislation in New Kowloon Bay, even secular Kowloonis are shouting "Blessed are the cheesemakers!".
  • : Following new legislation in New Kowloon Bay, engine room hooch is the drink of choice among the nation's navy.
  • : New Kowloon Bay was endorsed by The Republic of Topologica.
  • : Following new legislation in New Kowloon Bay, military training in New Kowloon Bay emphasizes the tactical advantages of stabbing backs.
  • : Following new legislation in New Kowloon Bay, animal liberationists receive government funding to break into animal research labs.
  • : Following new legislation in New Kowloon Bay, many whiskies taste suspiciously like automobile radiators.

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