My Country

[Andy Mellon]

The name 'Essex' was already taken, so I had to think a little bit more small-mindedly....

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The Republic of Brentwoodshire is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Healthcare, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 45%, but much higher for the wealthy. A very small private sector is dominated by the Woodchip Exports industry.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Brentwoodshire's national animal is the rabbit, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the tic-tac.

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Sounds like I may have already eradicated the horrible affliction of accountancy - or at least capitalism - in my country.

[Mongoose]

My community is small and simple.

Originally Posted by Mongoose

The Fiefdom of Wotjermercorlit is a tiny, devout nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million 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 enormous government is mainly concerned with Religion & Spirituality, although Healthcare and Social Welfare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 30%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small private sector is dominated by the Soda Sales industry.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low. Wotjermercorlit's national animal is the mongoose and its currency is the betamac video.

But all this may change in future.

[Kirsty Harris]

Good morning oh great and wise leaders!

I have been accepted as a member of the UN. Having done further research, I recommend you all join also, as it will give you all the opportunity to make more decisions and see more changes in your country's.

Once a few of us have joined the UN we can elect one of us to bt a regional representative, and that person can make UN propsols which all of the other UN members can vote on. (There seem to be thousands of UN members out there!)

Oh, and appaently because I opted for ensure animal's were treated well before being killed to feed my people, meat-eating is now 'frowned on' in my country! Oh well, I now have six million loyal subjects, which is a plus. Am now reshaping my economy, so that the rich pay lots of tax!

[Trescothick]

I too have 6 million population now.. I shall join the UN as well if it allows more decisions. Thanks for the recommendation. This is a good fun game!

[R W S]

There's electricity in the air in The Rogue Nation of Sparkeys!

All the energy flying around has caused a baby boom (surprisingly the gestation period on our island is one day!) and a million more apprentice sparkeys have begun their education. All the criminals have been reducated and are busy with their parallel and series curcuits.

A complaint has been received from some of the more reserved female inhabitants. They want to be able to make love with the lights off.

My brother has decided that I should make all the decisions because everyone else is under the duvets canoodling.

[Lemming]

I'm ranked number 2 in the region at the moment, beaten by only The Fiefdom of Kirsten Clones. Let me guess, is that Rachael? I also have UN status, although Lemmo would prefer to not have any outside influence, we would very much like to have an inpact on the world!

[Pete]

I'm 5th in the region, and 44693 in the world. Looks like a long way to number 1

[Maranello]

Originally Posted by Kirsty Harris

I recommend you all join also, as it will give you all the opportunity to make more decisions and see more changes in your country's.

Really? I have joined and it still seems pretty similar - how do I make changes to my country?

Originally Posted by Kirsty Harris

Once a few of us have joined the UN we can elect one of us to bt a regional representative

Let's do it now, all for creating some havoc at the UN...

Originally Posted by Kirsty Harris

Oh, and appaently because I opted for ensure animal's were treated well before being killed to feed my people, meat-eating is now 'frowned on' in my country!

LOL. I said that mining in environmentally sensitive areas should continue but only in small areas, to preserve the darn rainforests..and now they say that there is widespread deforestation! Not only that, a harmless soap which I allowed in the name of freedom of speech, and to discourage censorship, is now called "alarmingly racist"!

[Paoli]

Maranello is our UN delegate, as voted. I just joined World A Team, and my country is known as "The Republic of Zimpaoli:

The Republic of Zimpaoli is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 5 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Defence, Healthcare, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 21%. A robust private sector is led by the Soda Sales, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Book Publishing industries.

Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Zimpaoli's national animal is the partridge and its currency is the zimp.

I'm going to change a few things around though...

[Lemming]

Yeah, the Kingdom of Lemmo is number 1 in the World A Team region for largest Agricultural Sector. Whatever that means?!?! Back of the net!!!