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The United Kingdom of Shakova and the Chatham Islands

“Sol inluminat viam”

Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Very Good
Economy:
Powerhouse
Political Freedoms:
Average

Location: Africa

Regional Influence: Shoeshiner

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The United Kingdom of Shakova and the Chatham Islands is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Alexandrion XVI with an even hand, and notable for its anti-smoking policies, public floggings, and ubiquitous missile silos. The compassionate, devout population of 8.47 billion Shakovans 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 Environment, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Ceylon. The average income tax rate is 90.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Shakovan economy, worth 790 trillion lances a year, is highly specialized and mostly made up of the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Information Technology. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 93,277 lances, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Airport announcements inform passengers that flights have been delayed because pilots are having afternoon naps, all statues and paintings of dogs are being destroyed to avoid offending cat-lovers, things are looking up for patients accidentally prescribed erectile dysfunction medication, and families are left homeless as entire suburbs are bulldozed on the whim of tribal chiefs. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Shakova and the Chatham Islands's national animal is the falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Shakova and the Chatham Islands is ranked 11,372nd in the world and 12th in Africa for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 90.3 Effective Tax Rate.

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Most Advanced Public Transport: 3,497thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 3,810thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 5,545thLargest Welfare Programs: 5,933rdMost Pacifist: 6,717thBest Weather: 7,589thLargest Publishing Industry: 8,342ndSafest: 8,423rdMost Cheerful Citizens: 8,434thNicest Citizens: 8,556thMost Compassionate Citizens: 8,784thMost Beautiful Environments: 8,796thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 10,996thLeast Corrupt Governments: 11,167thHighest Average Tax Rates: 11,372ndMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 11,952ndMost Influential: 12,185thMost Rebellious Youth: 12,385thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 12,433rdLongest Average Lifespans: 15,384thTop
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Most Advanced Public Education: 19,210thHighest Food Quality: 22,475thMost Income Equality: 22,811thLargest Governments: 24,646thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 25,159thMost Cultured: 25,474thLowest Crime Rates: 26,354thSmartest Citizens: 26,964thHealthiest Citizens: 27,172ndHighest Poor Incomes: 27,446thMost Subsidized Industry: 29,551st
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Most Eco-Friendly Governments: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 3rd in the regionMost Pacifist: 5th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 6th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 7th in the regionBest Weather: 8th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 8th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 9th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 9th in the regionNicest Citizens: 9th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 9th in the regionTop
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Safest: 10th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 10th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 10th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 12th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 12th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 12th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 12th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 15th in the regionLargest Governments: 15th in the regionMost Influential: 16th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 16th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 16th in the regionMost Income Equality: 18th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 19th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 19th in the region

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Endorsements Received: 3 » Mesozoique, Bro Kinaba, and Kingdom of Saint Paul.