Jamesburgh

The Sovereign Republic of Jamesburgh

The Sovereign Republic of Jamesburgh is a massive, economically powerful nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 2.752 billion 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 tiny, corrupt government concentrates mainly on Education, although Law & Order and Defence are secondary priorities. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 19%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Door-to-door Insurance Sales and Gambling.

Government officials frequently cut taxes as a distraction from antics with their secretaries, the government has undertaken a massive education and health program to combat VODAIS, waste is frequently shipped to other countries, and truth is often impossible to tell from fiction on the evening news. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is a major problem. Jamesburgh's national animal is the Green Sea Turtle, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Gold Sovereign.

MOTTO: "Fiat Justitia"

UN Category: Father Knows Best State

Civil Rights:Excellent

Economy:Powerhouse

Political Freedoms:Rare

Jamesburgh was former UN delegate of British Overseas Territory. BOT Government is talking about making a medal in honour of him.