quote:NationStates is een verslavend gratis online game waarin je een land kan creeren met vlag en al naar jouw politieke ideeen. Elke dag zijn er (grappige) issue's waarin een probleem wordt voorgeschreven en voorstellen die je kan aannemen om het op te lossen of te negeren. Echt een aanrader voor de mensen die te veel tijd hebben en het is nog leuk ook
Jennifer Government: NationStates is a nation simulation game. You create your own country, fashioned after your own political ideals, and care for its people. Either that or you deliberately torture them. It's really up to you.
Voor iedereen die een land heeft en op zoek is naar leuke locatie en internationale betrekkingen tussen landen die elkaar niet uit kunnen staan: Andromeda
[Dit bericht is gewijzigd door Sharkdoggie op 18-01-2003 18:44]
The Borderlands of Disordera.
"The Borderlands, planet Earth, the Universe".
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Location: the South PacificThe Borderlands of Disordera is a tiny, pleasant nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed population of 5 million are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.
The medium-sized, moralistic government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Commerce receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 18%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Retail industry, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Gambling.
Crime is moderate. Disordera's national animal is the bat and its currency is the ordis.
[Dit bericht is gewijzigd door Disorder op 17-01-2003 20:10]
Wel grappig de eerste paar dagen, maar daarna gaat het vervelen (vind ik dan )
"If the bitch says yes, she means YES!"
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Good Economy: Reasonable Political Freedoms: Below Average
Location: Diddyland
The Holy Empire of Brownstonia is a very large, safe nation, notable for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate population of 103 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass -- juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Defence. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 33%. A small but healthy private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry.
The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway, organ donation is compulsory, and political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Brownstonia's national animal is the prison bitch, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the brownie.
The Federation of BlingBling
"Who is the Ho"
UN Category: Conservative Democracy
Civil Rights: Some Economy: Very Strong Political Freedoms: Excellent
Location: the South Pacific
The Federation of BlingBling is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are known throughout the region for their efficiency and work ethic, as well as their general suspicion of leisure.
The medium-sized government concentrates mainly on Law & Order, although Commerce and Defence are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 10%. A robust private sector is led by the Woodchip Exports, Furniture Restoration, and Automobile Manufacturing industries.
Crime is moderate. BlingBling's national animal is the the ho, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the doekoe.
WHO IS THE HO
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The Dictatorship of Sheepcidius
"A good Sheep is a Shoarma Sheep"UN Category: Psychotic Dictatorship
Civil Rights: Some Economy: Basket Case Political Freedoms: Unheard OfLocation: the South Pacific
The Dictatorship of Sheepcidius is a tiny, safe nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 5 million are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 65%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Arms Manufacturing.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Sheepcidius's national animal is the sheep, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the shoarma.
quote:Een land naar mijn hart
Op zaterdag 18 januari 2003 14:52 schreef Sheepcidus het volgende:[..]
O ja de mijne:
The Federation of Iliacalio
UN Category: Psychotic Dictatorship (snap niet hoe ze daarop kwamen)
Civil Rights: Unheard Of
Economy: Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Outlawed
Location: Andromeda
The Federation of Iliacalio is a small, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, cynical population of 14 million are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."
The tiny, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Defence, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 12%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, followed by Pizza Delivery and Retail.
Political activists are routinely executed, marijuana is legal in the privacy of your own home, military spending recently hit a new high, and citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Iliacalio's national animal is the wather pig, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the ilia.
"No Maal'n In Our Time!"
UN Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights: Few
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: Few
Location: Hmalia
The Holy Empire of New Ruria is a tiny, pleasant nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 6 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The large government is effectively ruled by the Department of Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 22%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Retail.
Bicyclists are banned from major roads. Crime is a problem. New Ruria's national animal is the ruricon and its currency is the rurix.
quote:er is geen doel.
Op zaterdag 18 januari 2003 13:28 schreef gieling.com het volgende:
Ik snap het neit helemaal, wat is je doel, en hoe kan je dat doel berijken???
quote:The Kingdom of Croutonia
"Fok! you too!"UN Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights: Good Economy: Good Political Freedoms: ExcellentLocation: Fok
The Kingdom of Croutonia is a tiny, pleasant nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 5 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 20%, but much higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Trout Farming, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Uranium Mining industries.
Organ donation rates have hit a new low. Crime is moderate. Croutonia's national animal is the mooh-mooh and its currency is the knikker.
The Republic of Noord Brabant
"Coming Soon"
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Below Average Economy: Very Strong Political Freedoms: Very Good
Location: the South Pacific
The Republic of Noord Brabant is a tiny, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The tiny government concentrates mainly on Law & Order, although Commerce and Education are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4%. A robust private sector is led by the Gambling, Uranium Mining, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales industries.
Crime is a problem. Noord Brabant's national animal is the frog, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the euro.
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Net begonne ziet er iig zeer leuk uit tnx voor de link 
quote:Na 4 dagen spelen
Op woensdag 22 januari 2003 13:08 schreef Sheepcidus het volgende:The Rogue Nation of Sheepcidius
"A good Sheep is a Shoarma Sheep"
UN Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Developing
Political Freedoms: OutlawedLocation: Andromeda
The Rogue Nation of Sheepcidius is a small, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, cynical population of 9 million are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 72%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Arms Manufacturing.
High-income earners pay a 100% tax rate, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, the government attempting to revitalize a gutted private sector, and the government awards prizes to television shows featuring stereotype-breaking minority roles. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Sheepcidius's national animal is the sheep, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the shoarma.
"Chill"
UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Average
Economy: Reasonable
Political Freedoms: Excellent
Location: the South Pacific
The Holy Empire of Farplane is a small, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 9 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
The large government is mainly concerned with Defence, although Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 33%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.
A nation-wide cull of Wizards is in effect, surveillance cameras are banned, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, and high-income earners pay a 100% tax rate. Crime is moderate. Farplane's national animal is the Dragon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Gil.
wel droog opzich
The Democratic States of Xiangang"Xiangang ni yueme bing le !"
UN Category: Left-Leaning College State
Civil Rights: Superb Economy: Good Political Freedoms: Excellent
Location: Andromeda
The Democratic States of Xiangang is a large, safe nation, renowned for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 26 million enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.
The enormous government concentrates mainly on Social Welfare, although Education and Social Equality are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 25%. A large private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Woodchip Exports and Cheese Exports.
The government is slowly introducing social welfare programs, Xiangang's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region, the government awards prizes to television shows featuring stereotype-breaking minority roles, and gambling is outlawed. Crime is relatively low. Xiangang's national animal is the chicken, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the xiangang renbini.
Netjes toch ?
"One Elf is a bunch of Human worth"
UN Category: Capitalizt
Civil Rights: Superb
Economy: Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Average
Location: Northern Forrests
The Kingdom of The Sisianoq is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 6 million enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.
The large, liberal government concentrates mainly on Social Welfare, although Religion & Spirituality and Education are secondary priorities. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 15%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Information Technology industries.
There are no minimum wage laws. Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. The Sisianoq's national animal is the vargos and its currency is the leaf.
Civil Rights: Very Good Economy: Strong Political Freedoms: Some
Location: The North Pacific
The Holy Empire of Hsun Hui is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The small government is effectively ruled by the Department of Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Commerce receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9%. A healthy private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Basket Weaving and Woodchip Exports.
Crime is a serious problem. Hsun Hui's national animal is the lion and its currency is the koku.
Location: The North Pacific
The Free Republic of BazzaRael is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The large government concentrates mainly on Law & Order, although Defence and Religion & Spirituality are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 23%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Arms Manufacturing.
Crime is a problem. BazzaRael's national animal is the midget eagle , which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the bloodcoins.
[Dit bericht is gewijzigd door BAZZA op 23-02-2003 03:49]
National Currency:
The
National Animal:
The
National Motto:
bvb euro, of shoarma voor mijn part
national animal = zoals de amerikanen de adelaar hebben, wij n leeuw (dacht ik) duitsers ook weer adelaar, etc.
nationaal motto : zoals wij je maintiendrai kennen, vul wat in
quote:jep maark snap verder nisk van het spel kan eimand mij helpen via msn of #GAM
Op maandag 24 februari 2003 17:02 schreef Piro het volgende:
national currency = je munteenheid
bvb euro, of shoarma voor mijn part
national animal = zoals de amerikanen de adelaar hebben, wij n leeuw (dacht ik) duitsers ook weer adelaar, etc.nationaal motto : zoals wij je maintiendrai kennen, vul wat in
The Dominion of Atrimar
"In Atrimar we trust"
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Very Good Economy: Good Political Freedoms: Some
Location: The North Pacific
The Dominion of Atrimar is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The small government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Commerce. The average income tax rate is 11%. A healthy private sector is led by the Pizza Delivery, Book Publishing, and Trout Farming industries.
Crime is a problem. Atrimar's national animal is the wolf and its currency is the atri.
[Dit bericht is gewijzigd door Atrimar op 24-02-2003 18:35]
"Pigs can fly"
UN Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Civil Rights: Below Average
Economy: Reasonable
Political Freedoms: Few
The Disputed Territories of Grootebroek is a tiny, devout nation, notable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 5 million are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.
Oja, en de nationale valuta is de varkenslul (met nationaal dier het varken, zie motto)
The Free Land of Tieten
"The Tits Want War"
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Some Economy: Good Political Freedoms: Excellent
Location: The North Pacific
The Free Land of Tieten is a tiny, devout nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Religion & Spirituality, and Education. The average income tax rate is 30%. A healthy private sector is led by the Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Retail industries.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Tieten's national animal is the rabbit and its currency is the lullo.
Alle Fokkers sluit je aan bij Tieten en help mee andere landen doden!
[Dit bericht is gewijzigd door Chen op 24-02-2003 19:17]
The Rogue Nation of Sheepcidius
"A good Sheep is a Shoarma Sheep"
UN Category: Corporate Police State
Civil Rights: Rare
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: Outlawed
Location: Andromeda
The Rogue Nation of Sheepcidius is a very large, safe nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 172 million are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, moralistic government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Commerce, and Law & Order. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 55%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Uranium Mining.
College students make ends meet by selling their kidneys, citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements, it is illegal to make racist remarks in public, and military spending is on the increase. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Sheepcidius's national animal is the sheep, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the shoarma.
quote:Als het maar geen eiland is.
Op dinsdag 25 februari 2003 11:46 schreef Atrimar het volgende:
Voorstel: Zal ik een nieuwe Rgion aanmaken voor de FOK! landen?
Maar doe maar, lijkt me leuk. Moet alleen wel gezord worden dat er alleen fokkers daar naartoe kunnen verhuizen.
quote:
Op dinsdag 25 februari 2003 12:06 schreef Atrimar het volgende:
region: Fokforum. Ben benieuwd
Ben er ook 
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=hsun_hui
en daar is mijn lieve landje
Chen : check fokforum messages, even die _ _ bij de @ weghalen trouwens.
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The People's Republic of Ulconia
"To only be free is to be proletarian"UN Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Civil Rights: Below Average
Economy: Basket Case
Political Freedoms: RareLocation: The North Pacific
The People's Republic of Ulconia is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, cynical population of 5 million are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Healthcare, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 60%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Trout Farming.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Ulconia's national animal is the lynx, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the ulx.
The Republic of The Untouchables
"The Freedom of The Dick`s"
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Excellent Economy: Good Political Freedoms: Very Good
Location: Fokforum
The Republic of The Untouchables is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 17%. A large private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Uranium Mining industries.
Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. The Untouchables's national animal is the dogg and its currency is the capone.
Most Recent Government Activity: 2 minutes ago
land van me broer
[Dit bericht is gewijzigd door Chen op 25-02-2003 15:55]
[Dit bericht is gewijzigd door Chen op 25-02-2003 15:55]
quote:Nee, je kan geen oorlogen voeren, het spel is maar een lokkertje van de maker om zijn boek te promoten.
Op dinsdag 25 februari 2003 16:10 schreef da-dogg het volgende:
kan j oorlog voere?? dat stond op het forum daar....
Als je foute vlaggen ziet, kan je natuurlijk de webmaster mailen.
Groot Holland Alsjeblieft je vlag veranderen
me motto
"Praise afraidtech or die"
UN Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights: Rare
Economy: Good Political
Freedoms: Outlawed
Location: The North Pacific
The Holy Empire of Afraidtech is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 5 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The large, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 24%, but much higher for the wealthy. A very small private sector is dominated by the Trout Farming industry.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Afraidtech's national animal is the rat and its currency is the at.
quote:Hong Kong?
Op vrijdag 31 januari 2003 17:02 schreef JAM het volgende:
[afbeelding] The Democratic States of Xiangang"Xiangang ni yueme bing le !"
. Nu ben ik zeker zo'n communist.
URL: http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=eurodam
Argh, vervelend. Waarom zit ik opeens op location: West-Pacific? En niet in Nederland?Edit: Aha. Ik zit nu als het goed is in Nederland
[Dit bericht is gewijzigd door Scylla op 05-06-2003 18:03]
Join the PHK!
quote:[offtopic] wat betekend dit eigenlijk? [/offtopic]
Op maandag 24 februari 2003 17:02 schreef Piro het volgende:
nationaal motto : zoals wij je maintiendrai kennen, vul wat in
The Holy Empire of Baleog
"If you can't shake em, break em."
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Some Economy: Strong Political Freedoms: Some
Location: the West Pacific
The Holy Empire of Baleog is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 6 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The tiny government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Commerce, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 5%. A healthy private sector is led by the Pizza Delivery, Trout Farming, and Gambling industries.
The tenet of free speech is held dear. Crime is a serious problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Baleog's national animal is the moose and its currency is the bali.
[nationaal motto : zoals wij je maintiendrai kennen, vul wat in ]
[offtopic] wat betekend dit eigenlijk? [/offtopic]
Je maintiendrai = Ik zal handhaven in het Frans.
Bron: http://dutchrevolt.leidenuniv.nl/Nederlands/spreuken/je%20maintiendrai.htm
"I will say what I think and I'll do what I'll say"
UN Category: Capitalist Paradise
Civil Rights: Good
Economy: Thriving
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Location: Holland
The Democratic Republic of Fortuynistan is a small, economically powerful nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 8 million are either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.
The medium-sized, pro-business government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Commerce receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 8%. A robust private sector is led by the Gambling, Arms Manufacturing, and Automobile Manufacturing industries.
The nation's first space rocket -- sponsored by Pepsi and shaped like an enormous soda bottle -- is being developed, college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys, bicyclists are banned from major roads, and young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables. Crime is a serious problem. Fortuynistan's national animal is the king charles spaniel and its currency is the pimduppie.