The Republic of -Lapis- is a massive, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning kangaroo population. The hard-working population of 4.188 billion -Lapis-ians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 20.0%.
The -Lapis-ian economy, worth 177 trillion francs a year, is led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Book Publishing, and Soda Sales. Average income is 42,440 francs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.
Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. -Lapis-'s national animal is the kangaroo.
-Lapis- is ranked 228,466th in the world and 4,614th in The North Pacific for Highest Average Incomes, with 42,440.05 Standard Monetary Units.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
- : -Lapis- was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Average.
- : -Lapis- was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Average.
- : -Lapis-'s influence in The North Pacific rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".
- : -Lapis-'s influence in The North Pacific rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
- : -Lapis-'s influence in The North Pacific rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
- : -Lapis- was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.
- : -Lapis-'s influence in The North Pacific rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".
- : -Lapis- was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Average.
- : -Lapis- was founded in The North Pacific.
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