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Most Pacifist: 2,892ndSafest: 3,688thMost Compassionate Citizens: 4,136th
The Commonwealth of
Democratic Socialists
In Wisdom, We Choose.
Influence
Nipper
Region
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Excellent

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Saelmstica

Population6.631 billion

CapitalKonesia
LeaderSteward Tetika Supaul
FaithFreedom of Religion

CurrencySaelmstican Credit
AnimalTortoise

The Commonwealth of Saelmstica is a mammoth, safe nation, ruled by Steward Tetika Supaul with an even hand, and remarkable for its free-roaming dinosaurs, vat-grown people, and restrictive gun laws. The compassionate, democratic, devout population of 6.631 billion Saelmsticans are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The enormous, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Konesia. The average income tax rate is 87.0%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Saelmstican economy, worth 713 trillion Saelmstican Credits a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Trout Farming. Average income is an impressive 107,663 Saelmstican Credits, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

All Saelmsticans live like kings, a certain animated paperclip is enjoying his sunset years at the government's expense, politicians who misplace decimal points on expense reports are fired for gross incompetence, and a revolving door was recently installed at the entrance of the Saelmstican Capitol Building. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Saelmstica's national animal is the Tortoise, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Freedom of Religion.

Saelmstica is ranked 326,398th in the world and 17,631st in Lazarus for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -14.25 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.

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Most Pacifist: 2,892ndTop
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Safest: 3,688thMost Compassionate Citizens: 4,136thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 4,139thNicest Citizens: 4,293rdLargest Welfare Programs: 5,234thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 6,138thBest Weather: 6,163rdMost Accessible: 6,878thMost Cheerful Citizens: 7,393rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 8,338thMost Beautiful Environments: 8,512thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 8,921stMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 9,095thMost Inclusive: 9,467thLeast Corrupt Governments: 9,749thLongest Average Lifespans: 10,289thHighest Food Quality: 10,327thLargest Publishing Industry: 10,440thMost Advanced Public Education: 11,545thHighest Average Tax Rates: 11,701stMost Advanced Public Transport: 12,202ndMost Developed: 14,049thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 14,584thLowest Crime Rates: 14,647thHealthiest Citizens: 15,060thMost Cultured: 16,545thTop
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Smartest Citizens: 17,638thMost Scientifically Advanced: 18,894thHighest Poor Incomes: 19,482ndMost Income Equality: 21,454thLargest Governments: 25,401stLargest Information Technology Sector: 27,670th
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Most Pacifist: 125th in the regionTop
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Most Compassionate Citizens: 194th in the regionNicest Citizens: 201st in the regionSafest: 206th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 246th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 283rd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 343rd in the regionBest Weather: 355th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 358th in the regionMost Accessible: 366th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 375th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 527th in the regionMost Inclusive: 540th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 547th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 558th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 560th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 567th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 602nd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 612th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 622nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 630th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 641st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 679th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 761st in the regionMost Developed: 790th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 808th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 861st in the regionTop
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Most Cultured: 916th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 916th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 917th in the regionMost Income Equality: 1,118th in the regionLargest Governments: 1,143rd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 1,237th in the regionMost Devout: 1,343rd in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1,539th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Saelmstica's influence in Lazarus rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".
  • : Saelmstica was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Cultured.
  • : Following new legislation in Saelmstica, a revolving door was recently installed at the entrance of the Saelmstican Capitol Building.
  • : Saelmstica's influence in Lazarus rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
  • : Saelmstica was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Least Corrupt Governments.
  • : Following new legislation in Saelmstica, politicians who misplace decimal points on expense reports are fired for gross incompetence.
  • : Saelmstica was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Extensive Public Healthcare and the Top 10% for Least Corrupt Governments.
  • : Following new legislation in Saelmstica, a certain animated paperclip is enjoying his sunset years at the government's expense.
  • : Following new legislation in Saelmstica, all Saelmsticans live like kings.
  • : Following new legislation in Saelmstica, kindhearted Saelmsticans generously pay taxes for citizens of other countries.

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