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Least Corrupt Governments: 6,566thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 9,479thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 10,951st
The Realm of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Ik zal handhaven
King Wilhelm-Adrianus
Influence
Hatchling
Region
Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
Strong
Political Freedom
Excellent

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The Erishlands

Population1.729 billion

CapitalMaastricht
LeaderKing Wilhelm-Adrianus
FaithRoman Catholicism

Currencyeuro
AnimalErish eagle

The Realm of The Erishlands is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by King Wilhelm-Adrianus with an even hand, and renowned for its zero percent divorce rate, aversion to nipples, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, democratic population of 1.729 billion Erish people 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 government prioritizes Healthcare, although Education, Environment, and Welfare are also considered important, while Spirituality receives no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Maastricht. The average income tax rate is 36.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Erish economy, worth 104 trillion euros a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Retail, Basket Weaving, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 60,617 euros, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Workers tend to schedule naps during all-hands meetings, the best rebates happen when the company no longer exists, volunteers are signing up to take arms against an incursion of flesh-eating zombies (The Erishlands has found 1 easter egg), and the government baselessly accuses foreign dignitaries of being assassins. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Erishlands's national animal is the Erish eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Roman Catholicism.

The Erishlands is ranked 123,063rd in the world and 4,534th in Lazarus for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 1,060.57 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.

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Least Corrupt Governments: 6,566thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 9,479thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 10,951stTop
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Nicest Citizens: 16,099thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 16,561stMost Compassionate Citizens: 18,211thLargest Retail Industry: 24,106thMost Cheerful Citizens: 25,086thMost Primitive: 26,852ndMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 27,715thMost Pacifist: 30,469th
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Least Corrupt Governments: 362nd in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 388th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 571st in the regionTop
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Largest Basket Weaving Sector: 643rd in the regionNicest Citizens: 859th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 920th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 961st in the regionMost Primitive: 969th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : The Erishlands was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector.
  • : The Erishlands was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Pacifist.
  • : The Erishlands's influence in Lazarus rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
  • : The Erishlands was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Pacifist.
  • : Following new legislation in The Erishlands, the government baselessly accuses foreign dignitaries of being assassins.
  • : Following new legislation in The Erishlands, volunteers are signing up to take arms against an incursion of flesh-eating zombies (The Erishlands has found 1 easter egg).
  • : Following new legislation in The Erishlands, the best rebates happen when the company no longer exists.
  • : Following new legislation in The Erishlands, workers tend to schedule naps during all-hands meetings.
  • : Following new legislation in The Erishlands, garishly-decorated government buildings are being hailed as the height of 'religious nouveau'.
  • : The Erishlands's influence in Lazarus rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".

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