Spotlight on:
The People's Republic of Minskiev-177 |
“The best lack all conviction”
Category: Iron Fist Consumerists | ||
Civil Rights: Few |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Rare |
Location: Lazarus |
Regional Influence: Hatchling |
The People's Republic of Minskiev-177 is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its public floggings, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 3.268 billion Minskiev-177ians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The large, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Industry. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 66.1%.
The frighteningly efficient Minskiev-177ian economy, worth 321 trillion Shiny Green Things a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Uranium Mining, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 98,410 Shiny Green Things, with the richest citizens earning 6.2 times as much as the poorest.
Street graffiti indicates the political party that dominates a neighborhood, grocery stores can be audibly identified by the giggling emerging from them, jumping in puddles after rainstorms has become an indoor activity, and minefields are being deployed along the border to discourage potential emigrants from trying to leave. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Minskiev-177's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.
Minskiev-177 is ranked 243,066th in the world and 7,928th in Lazarus for Most Stationary, with 20.796167246 days.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
- : Minskiev-177's influence in Lazarus rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
- : Minskiev-177 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Law Enforcement, Largest Agricultural Sector, Most Eco-Friendly Governments, Highest Unexpected Death Rate, and Largest Mining Sector.
- : Minskiev-177's influence in Lazarus rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".
- : Minskiev-177 was refounded in Lazarus.
- : Minskiev-177 ceased to exist in Balder.
- : Minskiev-177's influence in Balder rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".
- : Minskiev-177 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Healthiest Citizens.
- : Minskiev-177's influence in Balder rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
- : Minskiev-177 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Extensive Public Healthcare and Largest Manufacturing Sector.
- : Minskiev-177 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Lowest Crime Rates.