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The Republic of Rubercaustia is a tiny, efficient nation, remarkable for its irreverence towards religion, complete absence of social welfare, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 9 million Rubercaustians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Administration, Defense, and Industry. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4.5%.

The very strong Rubercaustian economy, worth 696 billion Dollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Pizza Delivery, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 77,362 Dollars, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 436,915 per year while the poor average 6,730, a ratio of 64.9 to 1.

Elections have become procedural nightmares due to voters persistently rejecting candidates, everyone has the equal opportunity to have their wallet stolen, genetic research is facing major headwinds, and Representatives, Inc has sponsored bake sales and government bills. Crime, especially youth-related, is a major problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Rubercaustia's national animal is the kangaroo, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Rubercaustia is ranked 276,877^th in the world and 124^th in Vristic for Highest Poor Incomes, with 6,730.08 Standard Monetary Units.