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Most Secular: 2,219thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 2,555thMost Pacifist: 3,090th
The Matest of
Liberal Democratic Socialists
The Mat is the Most
Influence
Shoeshiner
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Superb

Overview Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

Matism

Population14.48 billion

CapitalMatapest
LeaderHe Most Mat

CurrencyMat
AnimalBat

The Matest of Matism is a gargantuan, genial nation, ruled by He Most Mat with a fair hand, and notable for its soft-spoken computers, rampant corporate plagiarism, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 14.48 billion Matists love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The enormous, outspoken government prioritizes Education, although Environment, Healthcare, and Industry are also considered important, while Spirituality is ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Matapest. The average income tax rate is 95.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Matismian economy, worth a remarkable 2,072 trillion Mats a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is highly specialized, is mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 143,130 Mats, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Dogs are encouraged to confront the psychodynamic roots of their desire to be "good boys", no personal detail is too tiny for the suede-denim census police, museums stand half-empty as all foreign exhibits are returned to their countries of origin, and some paycheques only arrive every 12 to 24 weeks. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Matism's national animal is the Bat, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Matism is ranked 12,216th in the world and 129th in the West Pacific for Most Stationary, with 2,050.08202128 days.

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Most Secular: 2,219thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 2,555thTop
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Most Pacifist: 3,090thMost Advanced Public Education: 3,099thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 3,257thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 3,295thMost Beautiful Environments: 3,741stBest Weather: 3,891stLargest Welfare Programs: 3,914thMost Valuable International Artwork: 4,282ndMost Cheerful Citizens: 4,308thMost Developed: 4,596thNicest Citizens: 4,602ndHighest Food Quality: 4,666thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 4,761stLeast Corrupt Governments: 4,825thMost Compassionate Citizens: 4,832ndSafest: 5,108thMost Inclusive: 5,111thMost Cultured: 5,310thLongest Average Lifespans: 5,333rdHighest Average Tax Rates: 5,387thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 5,474thSmartest Citizens: 6,246thHealthiest Citizens: 6,329thMost Advanced Public Transport: 6,921stLargest Governments: 8,182ndMost Scientifically Advanced: 8,510thLargest Information Technology Sector: 9,031stLowest Crime Rates: 9,078thHighest Poor Incomes: 10,190thHighest Economic Output: 11,786thMost Stationary: 12,216thMost Subsidized Industry: 12,649thMost Efficient Economies: 13,015thMost Influential: 13,612thTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 16,486thHighest Average Incomes: 24,948thLargest Populations: 27,903rdMost Income Equality: 28,127th
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Most Secular: 36th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 42nd in the regionTop
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Most Advanced Public Education: 46th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 48th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 51st in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 62nd in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 63rd in the regionMost Pacifist: 65th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 66th in the regionBest Weather: 70th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 76th in the regionMost Developed: 78th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 82nd in the regionMost Cultured: 83rd in the regionNicest Citizens: 84th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 84th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 87th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 88th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 89th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 93rd in the regionMost Inclusive: 93rd in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 97th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 100th in the regionSafest: 100th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 102nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 107th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 107th in the regionLargest Governments: 117th in the regionMost Stationary: 129th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 136th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 142nd in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 143rd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 144th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 148th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 163rd in the regionLargest Populations: 191st in the regionNudest: 213th in the regionTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 280th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 282nd in the regionMost Influential: 340th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Matism was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Pacifist.
  • : Matism was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Pacifist.
  • : Matism was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Populations.
  • : Matism was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Populations.
  • : Matism was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Populations.
  • : Following new legislation in Matism, some paycheques only arrive every 12 to 24 weeks.
  • : Following new legislation in Matism, museums stand half-empty as all foreign exhibits are returned to their countries of origin.
  • : Following new legislation in Matism, no personal detail is too tiny for the suede-denim census police.
  • : Following new legislation in Matism, dogs are encouraged to confront the psychodynamic roots of their desire to be "good boys".
  • : Following new legislation in Matism, handling people's data is proving an immersive experience.

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