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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 2,724thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 3,224thMost Influential: 3,642nd
The Lemon Republic of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
For the flag!
President Jack
Influence
Squire
Civil Rights
Average
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Jigsland

Population6.03 billion

CapitalJigsCity
LeaderPresident Jack

CurrencyJigsmark
AnimalGiraffe

The Lemon Republic of Jigsland is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by President Jack with an even hand, and remarkable for its state-planned economy, ubiquitous missile silos, and anti-smoking policies. The compassionate, cynical population of 6.03 billion Jigslandis 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Administration, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of JigsCity. The average income tax rate is 83.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Jigslandian economy, worth a remarkable 1,021 trillion Jigsmarks a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a slick, highly efficient black market in Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, Basket Weaving, and Furniture Restoration. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is an impressive 169,447 Jigsmarks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.8 times as much as the poorest.

The question "please would you...?" is usually laden with passive aggression, government officials are held to the highest standard of morality, dozens of additional foreign policy specialists have been sent to the country's WA Mission, and withdrawal of support for drug addicts is leaving many with cold sweats. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Jigsland's national animal is the Giraffe, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Jigsland is ranked 89,863rd in the world and 1,091st in the West Pacific for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 2,281.48 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 2,724thTop
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Largest Basket Weaving Sector: 3,224thMost Influential: 3,642ndHealthiest Citizens: 5,294thLongest Average Lifespans: 6,460thBest Weather: 6,471stRudest Citizens: 6,919thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 7,027thMost Inclusive: 7,718thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 8,406thMost Developed: 8,446thLargest Information Technology Sector: 8,566thHighest Food Quality: 8,868thMost Beautiful Environments: 9,128thMost Scientifically Advanced: 9,265thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 9,560thLowest Crime Rates: 9,676thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 9,810thSmartest Citizens: 10,800thMost Patriotic: 11,364thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 11,504thMost Secular: 11,522ndLargest Governments: 12,446thTop
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Highest Average Tax Rates: 15,765thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 15,829thHighest Average Incomes: 16,551stMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 16,868thMost Efficient Economies: 17,515thMost Cultured: 17,606thMost Corrupt Governments: 19,779thMost Advanced Public Education: 20,486thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 20,605thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 21,109thMost Subsidized Industry: 24,245thHighest Poor Incomes: 24,626thMost Compassionate Citizens: 25,381stLargest Black Market: 26,280thLargest Publishing Industry: 27,479thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 28,155th
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Largest Basket Weaving Sector: 35th in the regionTop
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Largest Manufacturing Sector: 55th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 65th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 74th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 75th in the regionMost Influential: 75th in the regionMost Patriotic: 82nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 99th in the regionRudest Citizens: 101st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 114th in the regionBest Weather: 123rd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 130th in the regionMost Developed: 141st in the regionMost Inclusive: 145th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 148th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 150th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 156th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 160th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 161st in the regionLargest Black Market: 163rd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 167th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 169th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 171st in the regionMost Secular: 178th in the regionLargest Governments: 179th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 181st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 184th in the regionTop
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 190th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 191st in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 217th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 221st in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 227th in the regionMost Cultured: 258th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 264th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 281st in the regionMost Stationary: 302nd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 308th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 312th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 355th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Jigsland was endorsed by The War Criminal of Dalimbar.
  • : Jigsland was endorsed by The Queer Pirate Endorsing OT of Fujai.
  • : Following new legislation in Jigsland, withdrawal of support for drug addicts is leaving many with cold sweats.
  • : Following new legislation in Jigsland, dozens of additional foreign policy specialists have been sent to the country's WA Mission.
  • : Following new legislation in Jigsland, government officials are held to the highest standard of morality.
  • : Following new legislation in Jigsland, the question "please would you...?" is usually laden with passive aggression.
  • : Jigsland voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Liberate Eclipsis".
  • : Jigsland voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Prosecutorial Discretion Act".
  • : Following new legislation in Jigsland, executions often take hours as amateurs attempt to find veins.
  • : Following new legislation in Jigsland, forgetting to pay your annual passport bill is a leading cause of deportations.

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