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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 628thMost Influential: 1,420thSafest: 4,730th
The Federal Republic of
Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Nous sommes unis
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The Highland Union

Population6.889 billion

CapitalWarwick
LeaderPM Paul DeGraff

Currencydollar
Animalgryphon

The Federal Republic of The Highland Union is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by PM Paul DeGraff with an even hand, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls, devotion to social welfare, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate population of 6.889 billion Highlanders enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Administration, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Warwick. The average income tax rate is 81.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Highlandic economy, worth a remarkable 1,043 trillion dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 151,514 dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The latest electric jet fighter has almost enough battery charge to reach cruising altitude -- provided you don't use the radar, the "right of sanctuary" stops police pursuit into temples and churches, defense lawyers suggestively note to juries how flagrantly happy victims were, and several citizens have complained about scientists abducting their pets for experimentation. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Highland Union's national animal is the gryphon, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

The Highland Union is ranked 14,356th in the world and 630th in The North Pacific for Most Cultured, scoring 103 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 628thMost Influential: 1,420thTop
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Safest: 4,730thLeast Corrupt Governments: 5,537thLargest Welfare Programs: 7,342ndMost Pacifist: 7,347thLongest Average Lifespans: 7,776thMost Inclusive: 8,297thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 8,364thMost Compassionate Citizens: 8,630thHighest Poor Incomes: 9,001stHighest Food Quality: 9,167thNicest Citizens: 9,170thHealthiest Citizens: 9,515thMost Developed: 10,074thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 10,127thLargest Publishing Industry: 10,320thSmartest Citizens: 11,849thBest Weather: 12,063rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 12,151stHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 13,150thLowest Crime Rates: 13,331stMost Beautiful Environments: 13,499thLargest Governments: 13,935thMost Cultured: 14,356thTop
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Highest Average Tax Rates: 16,777thLargest Information Technology Sector: 17,640thMost Scientifically Advanced: 18,265thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 18,674thMost Advanced Public Education: 20,352ndHighest Average Incomes: 21,467thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 21,579thMost Efficient Economies: 21,677thLargest Retail Industry: 24,033rdMost Subsidized Industry: 25,285thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 27,132ndHighest Economic Output: 28,329thMost Advanced Public Transport: 28,718thMost Cheerful Citizens: 29,447th
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Safest: 257th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 272nd in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 311th in the regionMost Influential: 335th in the regionTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 355th in the regionMost Pacifist: 366th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 393rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 393rd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 428th in the regionMost Inclusive: 432nd in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 463rd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 463rd in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 468th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 470th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 480th in the regionNicest Citizens: 482nd in the regionNudest: 487th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 491st in the regionMost Developed: 522nd in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 550th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 562nd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 571st in the regionBest Weather: 582nd in the regionLargest Governments: 584th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 619th in the regionMost Cultured: 630th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 644th in the regionMost Stationary: 656th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 686th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 693rd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 702nd in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 704th in the region

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Endorsements Received: 202 » Shibutani, Former English Colony, Siwale, Koda-Land, The Rhein States, Omnistria, Empy, Wilkshire, Ethnon, Dreadton, Great Bights Mum, Bankowiata, Corfad, Votak Matim, Frances Francis the First of France, Kranostav, Merconitonitopia, Xagill, Xentherida, Pasargad, Simone Republic, Sikol, Loutsland, Wineclaw, Sil Dorsett, Unshleepd, Pallaith, North Bratislava, AmManies, New Trisone, Advancia-Sizzletown, Hellsinky, Vincone Cae, Joodey, Kwaj, The Jerichowan Country, Holy Marcus Empire, Maott, Parpyduckland, Pazair, Joevala, Wisconsota, Bornodia, KAP03land, Cobolica, Liberum Hibernia, The Arverni Lands, Regallio, Gragadoia, Old Emporia, and 152 others.Inspiratus, GPT-3, Laurendon, Oannia, Perikuresu, Varisland, Gurou, PotatoFarmers, Filibustra, Omicron Persei V111, Zyvetskistaahn, Antiyard, Sechiole, The Austro Germanic Union, Chipoli, TheLandOfFunFunFun, Intion North, Radicaster, Wolffoxia, TyGerria, Tsandonown, Etanur, New-Ferytland, Darkanistan, Singamadri, Exkosia, Stud Hoy, Russila, Transitional Global Authority, Greater Pittsburgh, Arucaria, Racoda, Harjad, Aguaria Major, Technocratic-european Countries, Vlenkenov, Austro-Bavarian States, Ham Federation, Inferior Impor, Dem Republic of Romania, Laforeia, Tenana, Spartoi, TamilPesum, Salish-Cascadia, Homo Sapiens Deuss, The Unicrons, Viridiann, Sattelbach, Coutdown, PlanetMercury, Scres Gidgerland, Kandorith, Pyos Ter, New Lakemba, Nouvel Empire, The Windmilluminati, Jeltronian WA Mission, IHateRights, Ellbonnia, Blyskalia, Nationeer, Esperonia, Gorundu, Rinadia, Territorio di Nessuno, Zerentopia, Atrito, Southern Moosetopia, The Teddy, Pineappleistania, Mallyna, Marlducro, Catalis, South Parter, Deliber, Unimaginable Doom, Northern-Kempia, New Atlantico, Ishtimbine, The Secret Society of Zimbabwae2, Pinky Queen, Kaschovia, Batatoland Empire, Roman Empire August, Valentine Z, Petronellania, Workers Republic of Prestes Order, Ayuzhhhhh, The Blind Side, Ovekisu, Great Ignesia, Bedsonya, Notyoutopia, Castle In Confidence, Federation of Vanguard, Inclement Space, Bodhisva, Andstions, Tugupaw, DarkMondoria, CyberEgypt, Jenha, Lionsroar, Sindoesia, Vertigoism, Bardopia, Sur Isles, Rex Republic, Kingdom of Time, Aerilia, Republiqueducroissant, Arjuna, Zandos, Eurocom, Alogiada, Neptunian Military Administration, Mystiquelle, Western Justice, Armonker, United Orange Valley States, Republic of the Soulless Hord, Izern, Bagojo, Zelenaya Dolina, Segesta, Illusia and Neverendia, Love Shack, Furballland, Verderiesdre, Luminerra, Arostica, McMasterdonia, Germanic Cat, Kainin, Valiacorkit, The Police, Fragrancia, Ereena, Abinved, Pribaltic Union, Halsoni, Norwegian FOREST cat, New Chiken, United Kahndaq, Texaska, Altivia, Nistriabar, Northern Tatria, Picairn, Nu Elysium, and Aoncarpa.

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