Jack and Alby
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| Flag of Jack and Alby | |
| Motto: "Build with compassion" | |
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| Region | Australia |
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| Capital | Richmond |
| Official Language(s) | Australian English |
| Leader | Weekdays Alby ; Weekends Jack |
| Population | 16 million |
| Currency | Punt |
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UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Good /// Economy: Very Good /// Political Freedoms: Good
The Republic of Jack and Alby is a small, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its burgeoning lion population. Its compassionate population of 16 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 15%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Door-to-door Insurance Sales and Woodchip Exports.
All major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras, the tenet of free speech is held dear, euthanasia is legal, and organ donation rates have hit a new low. Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Jack and Alby's national animal is the lion and its currency is the punt.
As at 14 Jan 05
