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Most Cultured: 168thHighest Drug Use: 981stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1,228th
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On Land and Sea, The Bears are Free!
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The Ursine Northlands

Population30.99 billion

CapitalNorthPort
LeaderChairBear of the High Council
FaithOne Plus Seven or Urrsarhtru

Currencygolden thaler
Animalhare

The Free Land of The Ursine Northlands is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by ChairBear of the High Council with a fair hand, and renowned for its free-roaming dinosaurs, unlimited-speed roads, and smutty television. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, cheerful, devout population of 30.99 billion Bears hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The tiny, outspoken government prioritizes Education, with Industry, Environment, and Administration also on the agenda, while Social Policy and Welfare receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of NorthPort. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Northlander Urrsish economy, worth a remarkable 6,608 trillion golden thalers a year, is dominated by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Soda Sales, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 213,231 golden thalers, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 655,367 per year while the poor average 53,631, a ratio of 12.2 to 1.

Artists attempt to convince the Hardship Fund that their unmade bed is a masterpiece, students who refuse to pray are expelled from school, children are often observed making 'sand angels' in bunkers, and this year's televised Budget Forecast has been cancelled because there was already one last year. Crime is totally unknown. The Ursine Northlands's national animal is the hare, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is One Plus Seven or Urrsarhtru.

The Ursine Northlands is ranked 120,383rd in the world and 49th in International Democratic Union for Most Stationary, with 297.99756622588 days.

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Most Cultured: 168thHighest Drug Use: 981stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1,228thHighest Food Quality: 1,289thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 1,362ndMost Cheerful Citizens: 1,390thHighest Disposable Incomes: 1,611thMost Devout: 2,003rdHighest Economic Output: 2,016thLargest Publishing Industry: 2,055thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 2,206thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 2,432ndHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 2,461stRudest Citizens: 2,551stLargest Agricultural Sector: 2,741stTop
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Most Rebellious Youth: 3,186thLargest Gambling Industry: 3,484thLargest Populations: 3,977thMost Primitive: 4,418thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 5,076thMost Beautiful Environments: 5,152ndFattest Citizens: 6,252ndMost Efficient Economies: 6,965thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 7,334thHighest Average Incomes: 8,448thSmartest Citizens: 9,442ndMost Valuable International Artwork: 9,616thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 9,998thLargest Retail Industry: 12,390thMost Advanced Public Education: 14,430thTop
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Most Armed: 16,698thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 18,038thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 23,128thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 25,246thMost Politically Free: 29,290th
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Lowest Overall Tax Burden: 2nd in the regionHighest Drug Use: 2nd in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 3rd in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 3rd in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 3rd in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 3rd in the regionMost Devout: 4th in the regionRudest Citizens: 4th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 4th in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 4th in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 4th in the regionFattest Citizens: 4th in the regionMost Cultured: 4th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 4th in the regionMost Primitive: 4th in the regionTop
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Largest Agricultural Sector: 5th in the regionMost Patriotic: 5th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 5th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 5th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 6th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 6th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 6th in the regionMost Armed: 7th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 7th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 7th in the regionMost Politically Free: 7th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : The Ursine Northlands was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Politically Free.
  • : Following new legislation in The Ursine Northlands, this year's televised Budget Forecast has been cancelled because there was already one last year.
  • : The Ursine Northlands was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Politically Free.
  • : The Ursine Northlands was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Patriotic.
  • : Following new legislation in The Ursine Northlands, children are often observed making 'sand angels' in bunkers.
  • : The Ursine Northlands was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : The Ursine Northlands was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Patriotic.
  • : Following new legislation in The Ursine Northlands, students who refuse to pray are expelled from school.
  • : The Ursine Northlands was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Armed.
  • : Following new legislation in The Ursine Northlands, artists attempt to convince the Hardship Fund that their unmade bed is a masterpiece.

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