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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 2,445thMost Influential: 3,386thSafest: 3,627th
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Tea Jol

Population4.634 billion

CapitalGalapagos
LeaderDJ Moyer

Currencykrona
AnimalBoa constrictor

The Colony of Tea Jol is a massive, safe nation, ruled by DJ Moyer with an even hand, and notable for its unlimited-speed roads, smutty television, and multi-spousal wedding ceremonies. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 4.634 billion Tea Jolians 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 Education, Administration, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Galapagos. The average income tax rate is 74.6%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Tea Jolian economy, worth 774 trillion kronor a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Retail. Average income is an impressive 167,187 kronor, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.3 times as much as the poorest.

Cutting-edge missile systems are being retrofitted to twin-prop air force biplanes, recognizing the Tea Jolian flag qualifies you for citizenship, grocery stores can be audibly identified by the giggling emerging from them, and travelers are subject to extensive searches if beet stains are visible on their clothing. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Tea Jol's national animal is the Boa constrictor, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Tea Jol is ranked 3,627th in the world and 98th in The East Pacific for Safest, scoring 136.32 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 2,445thTop
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Most Influential: 3,386thSafest: 3,627thLargest Publishing Industry: 3,764thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 4,683rdMost Cultured: 5,227thLargest Retail Industry: 5,949thLowest Crime Rates: 6,009thMost Developed: 6,791stHighest Food Quality: 6,863rdHealthiest Citizens: 7,118thLongest Average Lifespans: 7,622ndSmartest Citizens: 7,913thMost Beautiful Environments: 8,341stMost Cheerful Citizens: 9,074thMost Advanced Public Education: 10,689thBest Weather: 11,176thMost Inclusive: 11,290thLargest Governments: 11,834thMost Scientifically Advanced: 11,836thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 13,056thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 13,575thHighest Poor Incomes: 13,751stMost Efficient Economies: 13,777thTop
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 14,798thHighest Average Incomes: 17,151stMost Secular: 17,746thLargest Information Technology Sector: 20,808thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 21,778thMost Advanced Public Transport: 25,941stHighest Average Tax Rates: 27,547thMost Pacifist: 29,082nd
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Largest Publishing Industry: 77th in the regionSafest: 98th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 108th in the regionMost Cultured: 120th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 130th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 154th in the regionMost Developed: 172nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 174th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 177th in the regionMost Influential: 183rd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 185th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 187th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 190th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 191st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 216th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 220th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 228th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 256th in the regionTop
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Largest Governments: 267th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 267th in the regionMost Inclusive: 277th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 295th in the regionBest Weather: 301st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 312th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 325th in the regionMost Secular: 367th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 386th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 390th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 423rd in the regionMost Patriotic: 467th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 476th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 492nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Tea Jol, travelers are subject to extensive searches if beet stains are visible on their clothing.
  • : Following new legislation in Tea Jol, grocery stores can be audibly identified by the giggling emerging from them.
  • : Following new legislation in Tea Jol, recognizing the Tea Jolian flag qualifies you for citizenship.
  • : Following new legislation in Tea Jol, cutting-edge missile systems are being retrofitted to twin-prop air force biplanes.
  • : Following new legislation in Tea Jol, the government has cut taxes in the face of widespread tax evasion.
  • : Tea Jol voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Ban on Juvenile Life Sentences without Parole".
  • : Following new legislation in Tea Jol, unemployed accountants keep double-entry ledgers of their benefit claims.
  • : Following new legislation in Tea Jol, fraternities are notorious for drunken hooliganism.
  • : Following new legislation in Tea Jol, people say that cubists are rubbish because they can't draw faces.
  • : Tea Jol was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry.

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