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Least Corrupt Governments: 609thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 841stMost Influential: 1,078th
The Kingdom of
Left-wing Utopia
Forward for All. Forward Together
Influence
Shoeshiner
Region
Civil Rights
Superb
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Superb

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Arcadia and Elysium

Population3.102 billion

CapitalHope
LeaderQueen Catherine

CurrencyKrona
AnimalEagle

The Kingdom of Arcadia and Elysium is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by Queen Catherine with a fair hand, and notable for its free-roaming dinosaurs, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 3.102 billion Arcadia and Elysiumians are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whomever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The large, liberal, socially-minded, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Hope. The average income tax rate is 96.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Arcadia and Elysiumian economy, worth 595 trillion Kronor a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 192,133 Kronor, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Praying before a battle is a court-martial offence, solving crossword puzzles requires fluency in at least five languages, the "feminist protest" defence is increasingly common for cases of armed robbery, and windows in Hope don't have much of a view. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Arcadia and Elysium's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Arcadia and Elysium is ranked 12,431st in the world and 156th in Europe for Highest Average Incomes, with 192,133.73 Standard Monetary Units.

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Least Corrupt Governments: 609thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 841stMost Influential: 1,078thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 1,233rdSafest: 1,276thMost Compassionate Citizens: 1,437thNicest Citizens: 1,571stMost Accessible: 1,701stMost Pacifist: 1,804thMost Developed: 2,124thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 2,148thMost Inclusive: 2,166thHighest Food Quality: 2,617thHealthiest Citizens: 2,814thLongest Average Lifespans: 2,868thMost Advanced Public Education: 2,878thTop
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Most Popular Tourist Destinations: 3,161stSmartest Citizens: 3,323rdMost Cultured: 3,525thHighest Poor Incomes: 3,567thHighest Average Tax Rates: 3,767thMost Cheerful Citizens: 3,940thMost Scientifically Advanced: 4,002ndLargest Governments: 4,361stLargest Welfare Programs: 4,668thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 4,716thMost Beautiful Environments: 5,298thLowest Crime Rates: 5,608thMost Valuable International Artwork: 5,903rdMost Advanced Public Transport: 6,768thLargest Information Technology Sector: 7,133rdMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 7,627thMost Income Equality: 7,991stMost Secular: 8,292ndLargest Publishing Industry: 8,929thBest Weather: 9,755thMost Efficient Economies: 11,472ndHighest Average Incomes: 12,431stTop
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Most Subsidized Industry: 16,324th
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Least Corrupt Governments: 18th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 20th in the regionMost Income Equality: 23rd in the regionSafest: 32nd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 32nd in the regionTop
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Most Compassionate Citizens: 47th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 49th in the regionMost Accessible: 51st in the regionNicest Citizens: 53rd in the regionMost Pacifist: 55th in the regionMost Inclusive: 60th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 65th in the regionMost Developed: 66th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 69th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 74th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 75th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 75th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 80th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 84th in the regionMost Extreme: 84th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 86th in the regionLargest Governments: 87th in the regionMost Cultured: 88th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 89th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Arcadia and Elysium was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Popular Tourist Destinations.
  • : Following new legislation in Arcadia and Elysium, windows in Hope don't have much of a view.
  • : Following new legislation in Arcadia and Elysium, the "feminist protest" defence is increasingly common for cases of armed robbery.
  • : Following new legislation in Arcadia and Elysium, solving crossword puzzles requires fluency in at least five languages.
  • : Following new legislation in Arcadia and Elysium, praying before a battle is a court-martial offence.
  • : Following new legislation in Arcadia and Elysium, elections have become procedural nightmares due to voters persistently rejecting candidates.
  • : Arcadia and Elysium endorsed The Republic of Topologica.
  • : Arcadia and Elysium was endorsed by The Republic of Topologica.
  • : Following new legislation in Arcadia and Elysium, Maxtopian tourists make expensive pilgrimages to Hope to enjoy their national art.
  • : Following new legislation in Arcadia and Elysium, doctors prescribe videos of political debates to patients with insomnia.

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