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The Fallthing of
Left-wing Utopia
ᴀʟʟɍᴀᴛʜᴇʀs ᴄᴀʀᴇ ɍѳʀ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ sѳɴs
Influence
Duckspeaker
Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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Ratateague

Population34.259 billion

CapitalHoltmímir

Currencyʝarl
Animalflying squirrel

The Fallthing of Ratateague is a gargantuan, cultured nation, remarkable for its free-roaming dinosaurs, national health service, and state-planned economy. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful, devout population of 34.259 billion Ratatekkers 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 medium-sized, 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 Holtmímir. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Ratatasque economy, worth an astonishing 16,349 trillion ʝarls a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Basket Weaving. Average income is an amazing 477,242 ʝarls, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

RPG fans reminisce fondly about when people thought they were evil and dangerous rather than geeky and socially inept, tourists need only sign on the dotted line to become citizens, politicians sweat as journalists scour internet archives for any mention of them, and glittering new sports stadiums adorn every city and town. Crime is totally unknown. Ratateague's national animal is the flying squirrel, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Ratateague is ranked 486th in the world and 2nd in The Social Liberal Union for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 19,927.08 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.

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Highest Workforce Participation Rate: 1stLeast Corrupt Governments: 1stSafest: 2ndHealthiest Citizens: 8thMost Developed: 11thNicest Citizens: 12thLongest Average Lifespans: 13thMost Compassionate Citizens: 15thMost Cheerful Citizens: 16thHighest Food Quality: 17thMost Pacifist: 20thMost Inclusive: 24thMost Accessible: 25thBest Weather: 37thMost Cultured: 37thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 46thSmartest Citizens: 51stLargest Publishing Industry: 57thMost Beautiful Environments: 67thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 159thHighest Poor Incomes: 222ndLargest Governments: 273rdLargest Cheese Export Sector: 356thMost Efficient Economies: 356thMost Rebellious Youth: 356thHighest Economic Output: 360thHighest Average Tax Rates: 411thMost Scientifically Advanced: 414thLowest Crime Rates: 420thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 486thLargest Information Technology Sector: 510thMost Advanced Public Education: 590thMost Valuable International Artwork: 676thHighest Average Incomes: 783rdHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 1,798thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 1,979thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 2,224thMost Advanced Public Transport: 2,329thMost Influential: 2,683rdMost Income Equality: 2,998thMost Devout: 3,128thTop
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Largest Populations: 3,801stMost Subsidized Industry: 4,962ndMost World Assembly Endorsements: 5,035thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 8,246thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 12,507thTop
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Largest Welfare Programs: 18,316thMost Stationary: 18,789th
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Safest: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 1st in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 1st in the regionLargest Populations: 1st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionMost Inclusive: 1st in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionMost Devout: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 1st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 1st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 2nd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 2nd in the regionLargest Governments: 2nd in the regionBest Weather: 2nd in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2nd in the regionNicest Citizens: 2nd in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 2nd in the regionMost Accessible: 2nd in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 2nd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 2nd in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 2nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 2nd in the regionMost Pacifist: 2nd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 3rd in the regionMost Income Equality: 3rd in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 3rd in the regionTop
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Most Stationary: 5th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 5th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 6th in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 7th in the regionMost Extreme: 7th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Ratateague voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Missing Persons Coordination Act".
  • : Following new legislation in Ratateague, glittering new sports stadiums adorn every city and town.
  • : Following new legislation in Ratateague, politicians sweat as journalists scour internet archives for any mention of them.
  • : Following new legislation in Ratateague, tourists need only sign on the dotted line to become citizens.
  • : Following new legislation in Ratateague, RPG fans reminisce fondly about when people thought they were evil and dangerous rather than geeky and socially inept.
  • : Ratateague's influence in The Social Liberal Union rose from "Handshaker" to "Duckspeaker".
  • : Following new legislation in Ratateague, Leader's used car is held together by bumper stickers that support the opposition.
  • : Ratateague's influence in The Social Liberal Union fell from "Duckspeaker" to "Handshaker".
  • : Following new legislation in Ratateague, public spending advocates dread when the government says they're here to help.
  • : Following new legislation in Ratateague, chipped paint can see a building condemned.

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