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Most Scientifically Advanced: 4,344thBest Weather: 4,542ndLargest Information Technology Sector: 5,222nd
The Queendom of
Corrupt Dictatorship
Carpe Diem
Influence
Sprat
Region
Civil Rights
Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Rare

Overview Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

Grand Stone

Population3.458 billion

CapitalRagnarok
FaithFrancoism

CurrencyDollar
Animallion

The Queendom of Grand Stone is a massive, orderly nation, notable for its complete lack of prisons, keen interest in outer space, and pith helmet sales. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 3.458 billion Titans 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.

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Ragnarok. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 71.0%.

The frighteningly efficient Titan economy, worth 730 trillion Dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 211,305 Dollars, with the richest citizens earning 6.2 times as much as the poorest.

Diplomatic cables about Leader have suddenly been very flattering, prenuptial contracts have replaced diamond rings in marriage proposals, cyber-crime and tin-foil hat sales are both increasing at record rates, and school lockers are filled with fancy underwear. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Grand Stone's national animal is the lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Francoism.

Grand Stone is ranked 13,950th in the world and 280th in the Pacific for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring 10,764.86 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.

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Most Scientifically Advanced: 4,344thBest Weather: 4,542ndLargest Information Technology Sector: 5,222ndMost Beautiful Environments: 6,174thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 7,763rdMost World Assembly Endorsements: 8,690thHighest Average Incomes: 8,835thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 9,413thMost Developed: 10,041stMost Cheerful Citizens: 10,513thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 11,218thSmartest Citizens: 11,974thMost Efficient Economies: 12,053rdMost Rebellious Youth: 12,541stMost Secular: 12,808thLongest Average Lifespans: 13,255thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 13,338thLargest Black Market: 13,609thMost Advanced Public Education: 13,761stLargest Publishing Industry: 13,950thLargest Governments: 14,428thTop
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Largest Retail Industry: 14,722ndHealthiest Citizens: 15,239thMost Corrupt Governments: 15,688thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 16,230thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 16,457thMost Subsidized Industry: 18,291stHighest Food Quality: 18,646thMost Advanced Public Transport: 20,343rdLargest Soda Pop Sector: 21,153rdLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 21,305thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 22,191stHighest Poor Incomes: 26,996thMost Patriotic: 28,247thLowest Crime Rates: 28,862nd
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 74th in the regionLargest Black Market: 104th in the regionBest Weather: 107th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 121st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 128th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 137th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 139th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 147th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 156th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 157th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 169th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 172nd in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 191st in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 195th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 198th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 198th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 205th in the regionTop
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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 240th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 240th in the regionMost Developed: 249th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 258th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 261st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 273rd in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 274th in the regionMost Secular: 275th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 280th in the regionLargest Governments: 289th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 302nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 321st in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 348th in the regionMost Patriotic: 349th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 358th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 369th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 393rd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 399th in the regionNudest: 405th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Grand Stone, school lockers are filled with fancy underwear.
  • : Following new legislation in Grand Stone, cyber-crime and tin-foil hat sales are both increasing at record rates.
  • : Following new legislation in Grand Stone, prenuptial contracts have replaced diamond rings in marriage proposals.
  • : Following new legislation in Grand Stone, diplomatic cables about Leader have suddenly been very flattering.
  • : Following new legislation in Grand Stone, military minds worry that 'the blue screen of death' on brand new operating systems may be a literal description.
  • : Following new legislation in Grand Stone, scientific journals publish third-graders' school essays.
  • : Following new legislation in Grand Stone, people think "siege mentality" is a positive trait.
  • : Following new legislation in Grand Stone, every school is receiving a brand new eraser.
  • : Grand Stone voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Prosecutorial Discretion Act".
  • : Grand Stone was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments, Highest Average Incomes, Most Scientifically Advanced, Most Advanced Public Education, and Highest Wealthy Incomes.

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World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 7 » Jar Wattinree, Cuatela, Xoriet, Waterana, East Durthang, Franners, and Marinas Island.

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