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Greatest Rich-Poor Divides: 537thMost Armed: 811thHighest Crime Rates: 1,077th
The Protectorate of
Capitalist Paradise
Unity, Discipline, Work
Influence
Instigator
Civil Rights
Below Average
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Some

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Noddion

Population2.204 billion

Currencyruble
Animalbeaver

The Protectorate of Noddion is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its free-roaming dinosaurs, pith helmet sales, and enslaved workforce. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 2.204 billion Noddionians are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The medium-sized, corrupt, pro-business government is primarily concerned with Defense, with Industry, Administration, and Healthcare also on the agenda, while Law & Order and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 51.0%.

The frighteningly efficient Noddionian economy, worth 314 trillion rubles a year, is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Gambling, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an impressive 142,807 rubles, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 1,294,649 per year while the poor average 1,846, a ratio of 701 to 1.

Visions of giant pink beavers are a common side effect after Noddionians eat their meals, visiting dignitaries often end up cuddling in the hot tub with Leader, many in Noddion are born in the purple, and former customs officers are adjusting to their new lives as market stall traders. Crime, especially youth-related, is all-pervasive, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Noddion's national animal is the beaver, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Noddion is ranked 91,134th in the world and 6th in The Real Middle Earth for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 50.95 Effective Tax Rate.

Top
1%
Greatest Rich-Poor Divides: 537thMost Armed: 811thHighest Crime Rates: 1,077thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1,597thTop
5%
Most Advanced Defense Forces: 3,402ndMost Secular: 4,363rdMost Avoided: 4,730thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 5,187thBest Weather: 6,005thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 6,857thLargest Gambling Industry: 8,503rdMost Beautiful Environments: 12,062ndMost Rebellious Youth: 12,206thHealthiest Citizens: 12,334thTop
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Highest Disposable Incomes: 19,693rdLargest Black Market: 21,014thHighest Food Quality: 21,425thLargest Publishing Industry: 23,282ndMost Corrupt Governments: 23,834thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 24,663rdLongest Average Lifespans: 25,938thMost Subsidized Industry: 27,545thMost Developed: 28,278thHighest Average Incomes: 29,131stMost Patriotic: 30,701stMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 31,519thMost Efficient Economies: 31,801st
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Greatest Rich-Poor Divides: 1st in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 1st in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 1st in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionHighest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Armed: 1st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1st in the regionBest Weather: 1st in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Secular: 1st in the regionLargest Black Market: 1st in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 1st in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Avoided: 1st in the regionMost Patriotic: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Noddion was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments and Most Efficient Economies.
  • : Following new legislation in Noddion, former customs officers are adjusting to their new lives as market stall traders.
  • : Following new legislation in Noddion, many in Noddion are born in the purple.
  • : Following new legislation in Noddion, visiting dignitaries often end up cuddling in the hot tub with Leader.
  • : Following new legislation in Noddion, visions of giant pink beavers are a common side effect after Noddionians eat their meals.
  • : Following new legislation in Noddion, a performance of the hit musical "Mamma Tua" has been delayed after squatters were found sleeping in the orchestra pit.
  • : Noddion was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Patriotic.
  • : Following new legislation in Noddion, shooting someone has never been safer.
  • : Following new legislation in Noddion, administrative districts are increasingly defined by their taste in housing architecture.
  • : Following new legislation in Noddion, some of the country's most famous photographers are animals.

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