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Revision as of 22:22, 31 July 2007
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| Flag of Twafflonia | |
| Motto: "Quiet! I am privatizing!" | |
| Region | Libertarian |
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| Capital | Twashington D.C. |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Government | |
| Population | 1.716 billion |
| Currency | Twafflonian IOU |
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Officially obtaining control of its territory in October of 2006, the Economic Council of Twafflonia is a massive, devout, safe, socially progressive nation in the region of Libertarian. It is notable for its compulsory military service, its complete absence of social welfare, and its barren, inhospitable landscape. According to a survey of July 31st, 2007, Twafflonia boasts a hard-nosed, hard-working population of 1.716 billion. Twafflonia's national animal is the free-range twaffle, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Twafflonian IOU. The Twafflonian motto is "Quiet! I am privatizing!"
Twafflonia is a UN member with 12 endorsements. Its UN category is "Capitalist Paradise," and its Civil Rights are "Very Good," its Economy "Strong," and its Political Freedoms "Average."
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Government
Twafflonia is either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which. There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded individuals juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Religion & Spirituality.
Government Priority: Law & Order
Economy
Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Arms Manufacturing and Book Publishing.
The following information was determined by an independent private external survey service as of July 31st, 2007: Government Statistics: Gross Domestic Product (Official): $22,193,911,401,896 GDP Per Capita (Official): $12,934
Income Tax Rate: 0% Government Income (% of GDP): 5.1% Private Consumption: $21,105,165,299,292 Government Budget: $1,088,746,102,604
Administration (0%): $0 Welfare (0%): $0 Healthcare (0%): $0 Education (0%): $0 Religion and Spirituality (5%): $52,259,812,925 Defence (38%): $397,174,578,230 Law and Order (51%): $533,050,091,835 Commerce (0%): $0 Public Transport (5%): $52,259,812,925 Environment (0%): $0 Social Equality (0%): $0 Government Waste (4%): $43,549,844,104
Exchange Rate: 1 Twafflonian IOU = $0.66 GDP Per Capita (Estimated): $12,934
Worker Enthusiasm: 83% Government Efficiency: 96% Consumer Confidence: 80% Unemployment: 7.18% Population Growth Rate: 0.34%
Crime
In Twafflonia, crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force.
Twafflonian Trivia
In Twafflonia:
- There have been sightings of people walking around dressed in nothing but leopard-skin g-strings for 'religious reasons'
- Record sales of 'child-whacking sticks' have been recorded
- Military spending is on the increase
- Ethnic minorities are often refused admission to some of the nation's best schools
- A National Academy regulates grammar and usage
- Travelers are often forcibly evicted by torch-bearing mobs
- Citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns
- Graffiti artists spend lengthy periods of time in jail
UN Activity
Twafflonia's ambassador to the Nation States United Nations is Mr. Biddulph Strathfield. Ambassador Strathfield argued against Resolution #218 (the "UN Labor Relations Act") and proposed a repeal of the resolution shortly after its passing.
Foreign Relations
Following Twafflonia's policy of minimal government, the Department of Foreign Relations has no more employees than absolutely necessary. Embassies on foreign soil typically have but three personnel: an ambassador, an assistant ambassador, and a chauffeur/pilot, all of whom are qualified to represent Twafflonia's foreign policy if necessary. Twafflonian foreign emissaries are instructed in the use of fire arms and are armed with, at minimum, handguns while in foreign territory, except in cases in which such equipment is restricted by the government to which the emissaries represent Twafflonia.
Twafflonia has embassies in the following nations:
- The Most Serene and Holy Altaic Empire of Tartarystan
Flag
Twafflonia's flag is steeped in symbolism. The yellow disc on the leftmost side of the flag depicts the free-range twaffle waffle, a traditional Twafflonian dish, representing national unity, and reminding the Council of its duty to promote economic prosperity so that "every household can have their fill of twaffle waffles." The red background represents the blood of the Twafflonian people, and as all Twafflonian blood is red, all Twafflonians have extensive and mutual individual rights, with no man esteemed above another in the eyes of the law. The three horizontal bars (two black, one red) represent the Economic Council's three duties: International Defense, Legislation to Protect the Rights of Individuals, and Internal Security.
