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Last Updated: Feb. 6, 2014  --  (NS: in-game date)

- Introduction
- Geography
- People
- Government
- Economy
- Communications
- Transportation

- Military
- Tourism & Fun
- Food & Fashion
- Culture & Policy
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INTRODUCTION - The Republic of Tessen
The Republic of Tessen is creatively derived from: The imagination of Jon Baas; the online game NationStates; the PC game, Victoria: An Empire Under the Sun; and the real world.

World Factbook Entry:

The Republic of Tessen is a large democratic nation. It's compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population enjoy civil rights, the freedom to spend their money however they like, and the right to take part in free and open elections.

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GEOGRAPHY - The Republic of Tessen
Location:
Tessen is located in the Great Lakes Region of the North American continent.

Area:
Total: - 351,940 sq mi
Note: - Does not include dependent areas

Climate:
Classification: -- Humid Continental Climate
Average Temperature (Spring): -- 34-61 F
Average Temperature (Summer): -- 60-86 F
Average Temperature (Fall): -- 39-63 F
Average Temperature (Winter): -- 8-30 F
Historic High Temperature: -- 118F -- (San Carlos, IA -- July 20, 1934)
Historic Low Temperature: -- -60F -- (Tower, MN -- Feb. 2, 1996)
Average Annual Precipitation: -- 15-38 inches
Average Annual Snowfall: --
10-40 inches in south, 100-250 inches in northeast

Natural Resources: (in order of known quantity)
STONE: -- Sand, Gravel, Crushed Stone, Coal, Limestone, Peat, Granite, Clay, Marble
METALS: --  Iron Ore, Copper, Silver, Lead, Nickel

MINERALS: -- Salt, Gypsum, Gold, Lime
NATURAL: -- Timber, Wildlife, Fish
OTHER: -- Oil, Natural Gas


Elevation Extremes:
Highest Point: -- Eagle Mountain -- 2,302 ft. -- (located in northern Minnesota)
Lowest Point: -- Confluence of Mississippi and Missouri Rivers -- 404 ft. -- (located in Illinois)

Populated Islands:
- Beaver Island -- (SP) -- (contains the Irish city of Donegal, SP)
- Royal Island -- (MN) -- (contains the city of Windigo, MN) -- (RL= Isle Royale National Park)
- Mackinac Island -- (SP)
- Madeline Island -- (WI) -- (contains the city of La Pointe, WI)
- Neebish Island -- (SP) -- (contains the city of Neebish, SP)
- Sugar Island -- (SP) -- (contains the city of East Point, SP, a suburb of Sault. Ste. Marie)
- St. Joseph Island -- (SP) -- (contains the city of St. Joseph, SP)
- Washington Island -- (WI)

Natural Hazards:

Thunderstorms,
Tornadoes, Blizzards, Straight-Line Winds, Hail, Flooding, Droughts, Wildfires.

Environment Issues:
- Water polution from runoff of pesticides and fertilizers
- Natural fresh water supplies require careful management
- Carbon dioxide air pollution
- Deforestation

Environment Agreements:
Tessen is a leader in fish and wildlife preservation.
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PEOPLE - The Republic of Tessen
Nationality:
Noun: Tessen(s)
Adjective: Tessen

Population:
24,553,000


Sex:
Male: -- 49%
Female: -- 51%

Race:
Caucasian: -- 94%

African-American: -- 4%
Native American: -- 1%
Hispanic: -- <1%
Asian: -- <1%

Age:
Under 5 years: -- 3%
5-9 years: -- 3%
10-14 years: -- 3%
15-19 years: -- 5%
20-24 years: -- 9%
25-34 years: -- 16%
35-44 years: -- 17%
45-54 years: -- 15%
55-59 years: -- 13%
60-64 years: -- 7%
65-74 years: -- 4%
75-84 years: -- 3%
85 years and over: -- 2%

Life Expectancy at Birth:
Total Population: -- 78.93 years


Educational Attainment:
High school graduate or higher: -- 86%
Bachelor's degree or higher: -- 23%

Ancestry:
Anglo-Canadian: -- 75%
German: -- 9%
Italian: -- 6%
French: -- 3%
Native American: -- 1%
Russian: -- 1%
African: -- 4%
Caribbean: -- <1%
Mexican: -- <1%
Korean: -- <1%

Languages:
English: -- 92% -- (official language)
Other: -- 8%

Religions:
Protestant: -- 84%
.. + Lutheran
.. + United Church
.. + Anglican
.. + Baptist
Roman Catholic: -- 11%
Orthodox: -- 2%
Other: -- 3%

Urban/Rural:
Urban Population: -- 81%
Rural Population: -- 19%

Population per sq. mi:
69.72


Largest Cities - (top 10):
1. -- Milwaukee -- (WI) ..... 2,177,000 -- (capital city)
2. -- Duluth -- (MN) ..... 1,477,000
3. -- Sault Ste. Marie -- (SP)  ..... 1,268,000
4. -- Grand Portage -- (MN) ..... 988,000
5. -- St. Ignace -- (SP)  ..... 954,000
6. -- Green Bay -- (WI) ..... 815,000
7. -- Escanaba -- (SP) ..... 724,000
8. -- Bailly -- (MN) ..... 680,000 -- (RL= Hastings, MN)
9. -- Bemidji -- (MN) ..... 414,000
10. -- Allouez -- (WI) ..... 402,000 -- (RL= Superior, WI)

Birth Rate:
13.66 births/1,000 population

Death Rate:
8.39 deaths/1,000 population


Literacy:
Definition: age 12 and over can read and write
Total population: -- 99%
Male: -- 99%
Female: -- 99%

School Life Expectancy:
Total: -- 17 years
Male: -- 17 years
Female: -- 18 years

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GOVERNMENT - The Republic of Tessen
Country Name:
Conventional long form: The Republic of Tessen
Conventional short form: Tessen
Abbreviation: none

Government Type:
Republic, parliamentary democracy

National Anthem:
Listen: My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Assessment:

Economic Freedoms: -- Frightening
Civil Rights: -- World Benchmark
Political Freedoms: -- Excellent

Capital:

Milwaukee -- (WI)

Administrative Divisions: -- (6 states)
Wisconsin -- (64,498 sq mi)
Superior -- (16,269 sq mi)
Minnesota -- (86,939 sq mi)
Dakota - (84,482 sq mi)
Iowa -- (56,272 sq mi)
Missouri -- (43,480 sq mi)

State Capitals:
Green Bay -- (WI)
St. Ignace -- (SP)
Bailly -- (MN)
Richville -- (DK)
Dubuque -- (IA)
Moline -- (MO)

Dependent Areas:
The Bermuda Islands
Guadeloupe

Independance:
- Feb. 18, 1815 -- (independence from British territory)

National Holidays:
- Tessen Day -- (Feb. 18)

Constitution:
Made up of written acts, customs, judicial decisions, and traditions resulting from the Constitution Act of 1815, which created the Republic of Tessen, the Tessen Bill of Rights, and all procedures for constitutional amendments.


Legal System:
Based upon English common law at the federal level; state legal systems are based on common law;
judicial review of legislative acts.


Suffrage:
18 years of age; universal

Executive Branch:
Chief of State: President Josiah Colton - (since January 1, 2009).
Head of Government: Prime Minister Henry Harper - (since January 1, 2009).
Cabinet: Appointed by president, with previous nomination by prime minister, and approval of House of Representatives.
Elections: The president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (unlimited terms); election last held on August 4, 2012 (next on August 4, 2016); the prime minister is nominated by the House of Representatives and appointed by the president.

Cabinet Officials:
- Aaron Goethe -- (Minister of Defense)
- Jamil True -- (Minister of Commerce)
- Nick Broadside -- (Minister of Finance)
- Natalia Jefferson -- (Minister of Labor)
- Elaine Dodinas -- (Minister of Education)
- Mia Suzuki -- (Minister of the Environment)
- Sophie Rubin -- (Minister of Telecommunications)
- Anne-Marie Hendrikson -- (Minister of Sports)
- Zeke Spirit -- (Minister of Culture)
- Georgina Cheswick -- (Minister of Population Growth)

Legislative Branch:
Bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (12 seats; 2 members are elected from each state by popular vote to serve six-year terms; one-third are elected every two years), and the House of Representatives (175 seats; members elected directly by popular vote to serve two-year terms)
Elections: Senate -- last held on August 4, 2012 (next to be held on August 4, 2014); House of Representatives -- last held on August 4, 2012 (next to be held on August 4, 2014).
Election Results: House of Representatives -- seats by party:
- Republican Party: -- 103
- Democratic Party: -- 53
- Socialist Party: -- 9
- Libertarian Party: -- 5
- Green Party: -- 3
- EVIL Party: -- 2

Senators / Representatives:
- Matilda Dubois -- (Conservative senator)

Judicial Branch:
Highest Court: Tessen Supreme Court (1 chief justice and 8 judges).
Selection and Term of Office: - chief justice and judges are nominated by the prime minister and cabinet, and appointed by the president; all judges are appointed for life with a mandatory retirement age of 70.
Subordinate Courts: Tessen Court of Appeal; Tessen District Courts; and various state and municipal courts.

Supreme Court Judges:
- Buy Plath -- (former environmental activist)

Political Parties:

Conservative Party, Democratic Party, Socialist Party, Libertarians Party, Green Party,
Equality for Vilified Inmates League (EVIL).

Political Pressure Groups:
Environmentalists, business groups, labor unions, churches, ethnic groups, political action committees, health groups, industry groups, education groups, civic groups, youth groups, transporation groups, agricultural groups, veterans groups, women's groups, reform lobbies.

Notable Politicians:
- Finlay Jamieson -- (Head of Tessen's Revenue Bureau)

Diplomatic Representation in North America:
Tessen Embassy(s) in: -- All American Union nations


Diplomatic Representation from World:
Embassy(s) in: -- Milwaukee


Notable International Participation:
- American Union
- World Assemby
- World Health Authority
- World Assembly Demining Agency
- International Food Welfare Organization
- International Trade Administration
- World Assembly Seed Bank
- Nuclear Disaster Response Organization
- World Assembly Food and Drug Regulatory Agency
- International Postal Union
- Global Emigration, Security, Travel and Passport Organization
- Universal Library Coalition
- Universal Patent Archive
- Museums of Musical Heritage
- International Meteorological Organization
- International Measurements Institute
- The World Assembly Responsible Offshore Drilling Administration
- International Criminal Court
- International Bureau of Water Safety
- International Gemological Agency

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ECONOMY - The Republic of Tessen
Economy Type:
Market-Based Economy

Economic Data:
Link: Economy via NSTracker

Gross Domestic Product:
$1.054 trillion

GDP - Per capita:

$42,900


Unemployment Rate:
4.19%


Income Tax Rate:

41%

Government Budget:
$504.60 billion


Budget Details:

Education: -- 25%
Commerce: -- 23%
Law & Order: -- 19%
Defense: -- 17%
The Environment: -- 11%
Public Transport: -- 6%
Administration: -- 0%
Social Welfare: -- 0%
Healthcare: -- 0%
Social Equality: -- 0%
Religion & Spirituality: -- 0%

Energy Sources:
- Coal: -- 45%
- Nuclear: -- 26%
- Wind: -- 13%
- Natural Gas: -- 11%
- Hydroelectric: -- 2%
- Wood Fuel: -- 1%
- Other: -- <1%
- Other Biomass: -- <1%
- Other Gases: -- <1%
- Petroleum: -- <1%
- Solar: -- 0%

Agriculture Products: (in order of quantity)
LIVESTOCK: -- Cattle, Hogs, Chickens, Turkeys, Sheep, Horses, Geese
FIELD CROPS: -- Corn, Soybeans,
Wheat, Hay, Oats, Rye, Flaxseed, Barley
VEGETABLES: --
Green Beans, Cabbage, Potatoes, Snap Beans, Grean Peas, Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions, Pinto Beans, Sugar Beets, Asparagus
FRUIT: -- Apples, Strawberries, Cranberries, Grapes, Melons, Peaches

OTHER: -- Dairy Products (cheese, milk, eggs), Wool, Honey, Maple Syrup, Rice, Greenhouse and Nursery Products, Cotton

Industry Products: (ordered by region rank)
MAJOR INDUSTRIES: (1-10)
1. -- Printing & Publishing -- (NS)
1. -- Tourism -- (NS)
1. -- Commercial Cars & Trucks -- (NS)
1. -- Fine Art
1. -- Agriculture
1. -- Packaged Foods
1. -- Furniture
1. -- Fish
1. -- Cement & Stone
1. -- Iron Ore
1. -- Coal
1. -- Dairy Products
1. -- Banking & Insurance
1. -- Gambling & Casino
1. -- Lumber
1. -- Paper Products
1. -- Plastics
1. -- Refined Fuel
1. -- Commercial Shipbuilding
1. -- Largest Sports Sector
2. -- Energy
2. -- Music & Movies
2. -- Restaurants
2. -- Soda & Soft Drinks
2. -- Beer & Wine
2. -- Medical Technology
2. -- Steel & Machine Parts
2. -- Commercial Aircraft
2. -- Commercial Space Vehicles
3. -- Retail Services
3. -- Clothing & Apparel
3. -- Edcuation (Public & Private)
3. -- Computers & Electronics
3. -- Healthcare (Public & Private)
7. -- Weapons & Ammunition
9. -- Military Land Vehicles
9. -- Military Shipbuilding
10. -- Military Aircraft
10. -- Government Space Vehicles
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SECONDARY INDUSTRIES: (11-75)
25. -- Hotels & Hospitality
27. -- Church & Religious Organizations
69. -- National Parks

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MINOR INDUSTRIES: (76+)
85. -- Pharmaceuticals

Exports / Imports:
LINK: Tessen Trade & Trade Deals

Trade Status:
Surplus

Central Bank:
Federal Reserve Bank of Tessen


Currency:

Tessen Dollar (TD)

Exchange Rates:
One Tessen Dollar = $1.93 US Dollars


Fiscal Year:

October 1 - September 30

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COMMUNICATIONS - The Republic of Tessen
Telephone System:
General assessment: --
A large, technologically advanced, multipurpose communications system.
Domestic: a large system of fiber-optic cable, microwave radio relay, coaxial cable, and domestic satellites carries every form of telephone traffic; a rapidly growing cellular system carries mobile telephone traffic throughout the country.
International: -- national satellites; numerous joint satellite systems with neighboring nations.

Major Television Networks:
- Tessen Broadcasting Company -- (TBC)
- National Broadcasting Station -- (NBS)
- Badger Broadcasting Station -- (BBS)

Radio Broadcast Stations:
3 major terrestrial television networks with affiliate stations throughout the country, plus cable and satellite networks, independent stations, and a limited public broadcasting sector that is largely supported by private grants; overall, hundreds of TV stations broadcasting; multiple radio networks with many affiliate stations; satellite radio available


Major Daily Newspapers - (Top 5):
- Tessen Press
- Milwaukee Leader
- St. Ignace News
- Duluth Tribune
- Green Bay Gazette

Internet Country Code:
.ts

Notable Media Personalities:
- Casey Colson -- (reporter for the Tessen Press)
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TRANSPORTATION - The Republic of Tessen
Public Facilities:
Airports (primary): -- International Passenger Aircraft
Railways: --
Integral Rail System, Municipal Subways
Roadways: -- Inter-State Highway System, Paved/Unpaved Roads
Waterways: -- Cargo Vessels, Barges, Car Ferries
Pipelines: -- Petroleum Products, Natural Gas

Major Ports and Great Lakes Harbors:

Wisconsin: -- Allouez, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Marinette, Chequamegon
Superior: -- St. Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie, Escanaba, Portage, Marquette
Minnesota: -- Duluth, Grand Portage
Missouri: -- Chicago

Transportation Notes:
- The Mackinac International Bridge connects Superior to Tessen's neighbor to the east.
- The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge connects Superior to Tessen's Canadian neighbors to the north.
- Car ferries provide daily transport to many of Tessen's national island communities.

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MILITARY - The Republic of Tessen
Military Branches:
Tessen Army -- (RTA)
Tessen Navy -- (RTN) -- (includes Marine Corps)
Tessen Air Force -- (RTAF)

Military & Reserve Personnel:
Total Personnel: -- 223,000
Army: -- 89,000
Navy: -- 45,000
Air Force: -- 89,000

Notable Military Personnel:
- General Virginia Johnson -- (Army Chief of Staff)
- Admiral Alexander Cruz -- (Chief of Naval Operations)
- General Mary Rikkard -- (Air Force Chief of Staff)
- General Sarah Chicago -- (Special Forces)
- General Kathleen Rubin -- (Army)

Military Data:
LINK: Military via NSTracker
LINK: Military Personnel, Bases & Deployments
LINK: Military Spending

Military Service Age:

18 years of age; no conscription


Military Recuitment:
Volunteer -- (males/females age 18-49)

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TOURISM & FUN - The Republic of Tessen
Popular Attractions:
- Wisconsin Dells -- (WI) .... Location of spectacular rock formations, waterparks, and resorts.
- Mackinac Island Resort -- (Mackinac Island)
- The Tessen National Mall and Memorial Parks -- (Milwaukee, WI) .... Historic national monuments.
- Milwaukee Museum of Art -- (Milwaukee, WI)
- Tessen Baseball Hall of Fame -- (Milwaukee, WI)
- Tessen National Museum of Antiquities -- (Green Bay, WI)
- Mall of America -- (Green Bay, WI) .... World's Largest Mall.
- Effigy Mounds -- (Iowa) .... (3 prehistoric sites with 206 native burial mounds)
- Summerfest -- (Milwaukee, WI) .... World's Largest Music Festival. -- (annual event)
- Eau Claire Air Show -- (Eau Claire, WI) .... World's Largest Aviation Festival. -- (annual event)

National Park System:
- Voyageurs National Park -- (MN)
- Devil's Lake National Park -- (WI)
- Menominee River National Park -- (WI & SP)
- Aztalan National Park -- (Aztalan, WI)
- Copper Culture National Park -- (Oconto, WI)
- Drummond Island National Park -- (Drummond Island, SP)
- St. Croix National Park -- (MN)
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore -- (WI)
- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore -- (WI)
- Hennepin Canal Parkway National Park -- (MO)


National Sports:
Baseball, Hockey, Soccer, Auto Racing, Rodeos (Dakota)

National Sports Teams/ Facilities:

BASEBALL: -- (Tessen Baseball League) -- (TBL)
- Eastern Division
---- Milwaukee Brewers -- (Milwaukee, WI) -- Miller Park -- (capacity= 41,900; built= 2001) -- convertible roof
---- Green Bay Packers -- (Green Bay, WI) -- Metrodome -- (capacity= 38,000; built= 1982) -- interior dome
---- Kinross Kings -- (Kinross, SP) -- Cray Field -- (capacity= 38,000; built= 1990) -- interior dome
---- Portage Stars -- (Portage, SP) -- Best Buy Stadium -- (capacity= 37,000; built= 2006) -- interior dome
---- Kenosha White Sox -- (Kenosha, WI) -- Zenith Park -- (capacity= 36,500; built= 1994) -- open air
---- Bailly Steamers -- (Bailly, MN) -- Pliner Field -- (capacity= 35,000; built= 1968) -- open air
---- Superior Blues -- (Allouez, WI) -- Bellin Ballpark -- (capacity= 33,400; built= 1998) -- convertible roof
---- Manitowoc Marines -- (Manitowoc, WI) -- Patriot Park -- (capacity= 32,000; built= 1989) -- open air
- Western Division
---- Bailly Pioneers -- (Bailly, MN) -- Target Field -- (capacity= 39,000; built= 2010) -- convertible roof
---- Mandan Riders -- (Mandan, DK) -- Dakota Park -- (capacity= 35,000; built= 1993) -- open air
---- Duluth Dukes -- (Duluth, MN) -- Duluth Dome -- (capacity= 32,500; built= 1996) -- interior dome
---- St. Paul Saints -- (St. Paul, MN) -- Midway Stadium -- (capacity= 30,000; built= 1984) -- open air
---- St. Anthony Wolves  -- (St. Anthony, MN) -- Metropolitan Stadium -- (capacity= 25,600; built= 1996) -- open air
---- Detroit Redwings  -- (Detroit, MN) -- TDA Ballpark -- (capacity= 25,000; built= 1990) -- open air
---- Dakota Eagles  -- (Grand Forks, DK) -- Brilliance Ballpark -- (capacity= 24,000; built= 1997) -- open air
---- Iowa Explorers -- (Bruguier, IA) -- Louis and Clark Park -- (capacity= 23,800; built= 1993) -- open air

HOCKEY: -- (Tessen Hockey League) -- (THL)
- Eastern Division
---- Milwaukee Admirals -- (Milwaukee, WI) -- Bradley Center
-- (capacity= 17,800; built= 1988)
---- Green Bay Gamblers -- (Green Bay, WI) -- Resch Center -- (capacity= 12,000; built= 2002)
---- Soo Eagles -- (Sault Ste. Marie, SP) -- Essar Center -- (capacity= 22,000; built= 2006)
---- Marquette Rangers -- (Marquette, SP) -- Lakeview Arena -- (capacity= 12,000; built= 1974)
---- Portage IceDiggers -- (Portage, SP) -- Superior Center -- (capacity= 16,000; built= 1991)
---- Oshkosh Flyers -- (Oshkosh, WI) -- Soben Center -- (capacity= 17,500; built= 1988)
- Western Division
---- Duluth Huskies -- (Duluth, MN) -- DECCA Center -- (capacity= 23,500; built= 1999)
---- St. Cloud Fire -- (St. Cloud, MN) -- LeBlanc Ice Center -- (capacity= 21,800; built= 2006)
---- Grand Forks Warriors -- (Grand Forks, DK) -- Englested Arena -- (capacity= 21,600; built= 2001)
---- Grand Portage Chill -- (Grand Portage, MN) -- Portage Arena -- (capacity= 20,600; built= 2004)
---- Bemidji Bucks -- (Bemidji, MN) -- Ultimate Hockey Arena -- (capacity= 20,000; built= 2008)
---- Bailly Wild -- (Bailly, MN) -- Xcel Energy Center -- (capacity= 18,000; built= 2000)

SOCCER: -- (Tessen Soccer Association) -- (TSA)
- Milwaukee Wave -- (Milwaukee, WI) -- Olympic Stadium -- (capacity= 80,000; built= 2008)
- Green Bay Blizzard -- (Green Bay, WI) -- City Field
-- (capacity= 18,000; built= 2000)
- Motor City Machine -- (Kenosha, WI) -- Tessen Field -- (capacity= 17,500; built= 1985)
- Coulee Braves -- (Coulee, WI) -- Coulee Field -- (capacity= 16,000; built= 1993)
- Duluth Rage -- (Duluth, MN) -- Rage Stadium
-- (capacity= 18,500; built= 1990)
- Bailly Thunder -- (Bailly, MN)
-- National Sports Center -- (capacity= 14,000; built= 1992)
- Mandan Sun -- (Mandan, DK) -- Sun Ray Field -- (capacity= 14,000; built= 2001)
- Detroit Ignition -- (Detroit, MN) -- Compuware Field -- (capacity= 13,800; built= 1996)

SWIMMING/ AQUATIC EVENTS:
- Tessen Aquatics Center -- (Milwaukee, WI)
-- (capacity= 15,000; built= 2008)
- Water Polo Arena -- (Milwaukee, WI) -- (capacity= 5,000; built= 2008)
- Johannes Aquatic Center -- (Green Bay, WI) -- (capacity= 1,000; built= 1996)

TRACK & FIELD EVENTS:
- Olympic Stadium -- (Milwaukee, WI) -- (also hosts outdoor concerts)
-- (capacity= 80,000; built= 2008)

DOWNHILL SKIING:
- Lutsen Mountains -- (Lutsen, MN) -- (92 runs; vertical= 820 ft; longest run= 2 miles) -- outdoor/ winter only
- Marquette Mountain -- (Marquette, SP) -- (25 runs; vertical= 457 ft; longest run= 1.25 miles) -- outdoor/ winter only
- Spirit Mountain -- (Duluth, MN) -- (22 runs; vertical= 700 ft; longest run= 5,400 ft.) -- outdoor/ winter only
- Big Powderhorn Mountain -- (Bessemer, SP) -- (33 runs; vertical= 400 ft; longest run= 5,280 ft.) -- outdoor/ winter only
- Wild Mountain -- (Taylors Falls, MN) -- (25 runs; vertical= 300 ft; longest run= 5,000 ft.) -- outdoor/ winter only
- SnOasis -- (Waukesha, WI) -- (23 runs; vertical= 328 ft; longest run= 1,400 ft) -- (built= 2010) -- indoor facility
- Afton Alps -- (Bailly, MN) -- (50 runs; vertical= 350 ft; longest run= 3,000 ft.) -- outdoor/ winter only
- Trollhaugen -- (Dresser, WI) -- (23 runs; vertical= 260 ft; longest run= 2,500 ft) -- outdoor/ winter only
- Wilmot Mountain -- (Wilmot, WI) -- (25 runs; vertical= 190 ft; longest run= 2,500 ft) -- outdoor/ winter only
- Little Switzerland -- (Slinger, WI) -- (15 runs; vertical= 200 ft; longest run= 1,800 ft.) -- outdoor/ winter only
- Welch Village -- (Red Wing, MN) -- (60 runs; vertical= 360 ft; longest run= 1,300 ft.) -- outdoor/ winter only
Snowflake Ski Jump -- (Westby, WI) -- outdoor/ winter only

SPEED SKATING:
- Petit Arena Skating Center -- (West Allis, WI) -- (capacity= 8,000; built= 2010)
- Petit National Ice Center -- (West Allis, WI) -- (training facility) -- (capacity= 150; built= 1993)

FIGURE SKATING:
- Milwaukee Skating Palace -- (Milwaukee, WI) -- (capacity= 12,000; built= 2009)

AUTO RACING:
- Tessen International Speedway -- (Kaukauna, WI) -- (capacity= 60,000; built= 1955)
- Milwaukee Mile -- (West Allis, WI) -- (capacity= 37,000; built= 1903)
- Iowa Speedway -- (Newton, IA) -- (capacity= 30,000; built= 2006)
- Road America -- (Plymouth, WI) -- (capacity= 28,000; built= 1955)
- Great Lakes Dragaway -- (Union Grove, WI) -- (capacity= 15,000; built= 1955)
- Slinger Speedway -- (Slinger, WI) -- (capacity= 12,000; built= 1974)
- Elko Speedway -- (Elko, MN) -- (capacity= 12,000; built= 1965)

OLYMPIC EVENTS:
- SnOasis -- (Waukesha, WI) -- (bobsled & luge tracks) -- (built= 2010) -- indoor facility

MULTI-USE ARENAS: -- (Indoor events)
- Bradley Center -- (Milwaukee, WI) -- (hockey, indoor soccer,
concerts, conventions)
- Resch Center -- (Green Bay, WI) -- (hockey, figure skating, indoor soccer, concerts, conventions)
- DECCA Center -- (Duluth, MN) -- (hockey, figure skating, indoor soccer, concerts, conventions)
- Xcel Energy Center -- (Bailly, MN) -- (hockey, figure skating, indoor soccer, concerts, conventions)
- Lakeview Arena -- (Marquette, SP) -- (hockey, concerts, conventions)
- Soben Center -- (Oshkosh, WI) -- (hockey, figure skating, concerts, conventions)
- LeBlanc Ice Center -- (St. Cloud, MN) -- (hockey, figure skating, concerts, conventions)
- United Center -- (Chicago, MO) -- (hockey, basketball, concerts, conventions)
- Rosemont Horizon -- (Chicago, MO) -- (hockey, basketball, concerts, conventions)
- Peoria Civic Center -- (Peoria, MO) -- (hockey, basketball, theater, concerts, ballroom, conventions)

UNUSED STADIUMS:
- Wrigley Field -- (Chicago, MO) -- (baseball, historic landmark
) -- Chicago Cubs
- Dozer Park -- (Peoria, MO) -- (baseball) -- Peoria Chiefs
- Fifth Third Bank BallPark -- (Geneva, MO) -- (baseball) -- Kane County Cougars
- Peoria Civic Center -- (Peoria, MO) -- (hockey, basketball, arena football) -- Peoria Rivermen
- United Center -- (Chicago, MO) -- (hockey, basketball) -- Chicago Blackhawks
- Rosemont Horizon -- (Chicago, MO) -- (hockey, basketball, arena football) (RL=Allstate Arena) -- Chicago Wolves

Notable Sports Personalities:
- Efthamia Li -- (celebrity racecar driver)

FOOD & FASHION - The Republic of Tessen
Tessen Restaurants: -- (national food chains)
Sit-Down: -- Poppin' Fresh Pies, Bucca di Beppo, Chi-Chi's, Famous Dave's, Pizza Ranch, Rainforest Cafe
Fast Food: -- Culver's, Real Chili, Waterstone Coffee

Tessen Fashion: -- (most populart)
WOMEN'S CLOTHING:
- Hairstyles: -- Worn down and flowy in loose curls or waves. Ponytail, bobbed, braided, or short is also popular.
- Cleavage: -- Cleavage is common. A woman's bustline is a respected sign of beauty.
- Hats: -- Ribbons or flowers in hair. Newsboy cap or beret. Baseball caps.
- Accessories: --
Scarves, shawls, handbags. Jewelry. Makeup. Chain belts. Wrist watches. Eye-glasses. Sunglasses.
- Footwear: --
High-heeled. Sensible-laced. Ankle-strapped. Slippers. Sandals. Mocassins. Sneakers. Crocs.
- Gowns: --
Loose Empire-style gowns gathered under bust.
- Dresses: -- Linen chemise with low-cut rounded neckline. Sundresses.
- Skirts: -- Gypsy-style skirts. Mini-skirts. Knee-length skirts with pleats, gathers, or slits. Wraparound skirts.
- Casual Wear: -- Skirt, bra, and footwear. Thigh-length chemise and footwear. Bikini and footwear. Nude.
- Tops: -- Button-front blouses. Mexican peasant blouses. Bras. T-shirts. Crop tops. Spaghetti-strap tank tops.
- Tops II: -- Topless is accepted in casual settings. Sweaters, sweatshirts, cloaks, jackets and coats for warmth.
- Bottoms: -- Skirts. Flowing pantaloons. Shorts. Panties. Bikinis. Capri trousers. Nude in some settings.
- Fabrics: -- Soft, vivid, or pastel-colored fabrics. Indian prints. Black is reserved for formal occassions.
- Fabric Materials: -- Cotton, linen, leather, rayon, muslin, wool, cashmere, lace. Silk or satin among wealthy.
- Undergarments: -- Panties.
- Sleepwear: -- Linen chemise. 
Chiffon lace baby-doll dresses with spaghetti-staps. Fleece pajamas.
- Swimwear: -- Bikinis, one-piece swimsuits, nude.
- Cold Weather: -- Coats, fur coats, cloaks. Leggings.
Boots. Pants. Jeans. Ponchos also popular.

MEN'S CLOTHING:
- Hairstyles: -- Generally worn short, and brushed back from the forehead.
- Facial Hair: -- Moustaches, goatess or stubble. Clean-shaven also popular.
- Hats: -- Fedoras, or flat caps. Bandanas. Baseball caps.
- Accessories: --
Wide flamboyant neckties, trouser straps. Wrist watches. Eye-glasses. Sunglasses.
- Footwear: --
Heeled shoes with rounded toes. Sandals. Mocassins. Sneakers. Loafers.
- Formal Wear: --
Linen shirt, tuxedo jacket, and dark trousers.
- Casual Wear: -- T-shirt with trousers. Boxer shorts and no shirt popular in casual settings. Nude.
- Shirts: -- T-shirt, or button-front shirt. Hawaiian shirts. Tunic shirts adapted from native styles. None.
- Bottoms: -- Comfortable slacks. Boxers/shorts in warm weather. Nude in some settings.
- Fabrics: -- Soft, vivid, or pastel-colored fabrics. Black reserved for formal occassions.
- Fabric Materials: -- Cotton, linen, leather, rayon, muslin, wool, cashmere, lace. Silk or satin among wealthy.
- Undergarments: -- Briefs or boxers.
- Sleepwear: -- Briefs with or without a t-shirt. Fleece lounge pants in colder weather.
- Swimwear: -- Swim shorts, nude.
- Cold Weather: --
Leather jackets. Coats. Cloaks. Sweaters. Sweatshirts. Pants. Jeans. Ponchos.

Notable Cultural Celebrities:
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CULTURE & POLICY - The Republic of Tessen
Items listed with the tag "(WA)" are international laws enforced by participation within the World Assembly.

Personal Rights:

- Voting is a voluntary right granted to every Tessen citizen over the age of 18.
- Citizens are allowed to rise and fall based upon their own efforts.
- Discrimination due to race, sex, religion, orientation or handicap is illegal. (WA)
- All citizens are granted freedom of speech. (WA)
- Citizens have the right to defend themselves if attacked -- without fear of prosecution. (WA)
- Citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns. All guns must be registered.

- All Tessen citizens have the right to peacefully assemble. (WA)
- Non-sexual nudity is legal throughout the country.

Domestic Law:
- Slavery, trafficking, rape, and exploitation are illegal, and outlawed in all districts. (WA)
- Tessen supports civil unions between same-sex partners, and all legal civic rights therein. (WA)
- Tessen forbids forced marriages, and does not recognize such from other nations. (WA)
- Divorce is legal and available to all citizens within Tessen. (WA)
- Torture is illegal and inhumane. (WA)
- Child abuse and exploitation is illegal. (WA)
- Domesticated pets and animals are protected from abuse and maltreatment. (WA)
- Bribary is illegal within Tessen borders. It is punishable by heavy fine.


Internation Relations:
- Tessen does not involve itself in the internal strife of other nations.
- Tessen requires all travelers leaving its borders to carry a legally recognized passport. (WA)
- All individuals on Tessen soil are entitled to the same basic rights and treatment. (WA)
- Rules are in place to uphold the fair treatment and protection of international diplomats on Tessen soil. (WA)
- Tessen is cautious, but friendly, when dealing with foreigners from unaffiliated countries.
- All international refugees are treated fairly and granted all basic human rights. (WA)

- Tessen supports and promotes international patent, trademark, and copyright law. (WA)

Government:

- Strict term limits have been applied to all elected offices.
- Any appropriately aged Tessen citizen may run for public office if they so choose.
- Citizens may vote in elections over the phone or on the internet.
- Campaign finance restrictions are in effect for all politicians holding public office.
- Tessen government provides necessary domestic disaster relief. (WA)
- Every legislative bill is required to have a clearly defined purpose. No unrelated agendas or riders.
- Eminent domain is only legal in the case of schools, hospitals and necessary public works.
- Legislation sometimes has to battle through weeks of filibustering to pass.
- The government does not hold a monopoly on the nation's mail service.
- Members of Parliament live in modest houses like the rest of the working middle class.
- The government has cut its subsidieries for all special interest groups.
- Government officials may not go on strike.

Taxation:
- Religious organizations are exempt from tax in Tessen.
- The wealthy pay the same tax income percentage as the poor and middle class.

Judicial System:
- A fair, just, and impartial court system based upon Habeus Corpus is enforced. (WA)
- Family members cannot be held accountable for the crimes of their relatives.
- An arrested individual must be presumed innocent until proven guilty. (WA)
- The Supreme Court strongly protects civil rights and the right to privacy. (WA)


Police Enforcement:
- Tessen maintains a well-funded, well-organized intelligence serivce.
- The police are equiped with state-of-the-art anti-crime equipment.

- It is illegal for police officers to carry out searches without a legally procured search warrent.
- The government may not intercept personal communication without just criminal cause.
- Public protests are protected from violence by police presence. (WA)
- All major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras.

- Drug trafficking within the borders of Tessen is an illegal criminal offense.
- Police are not allowed to collect DNA samples from suspects without permission.
- Plea bargaining is an active element within Tessen's crime investigation system.
- Security officers search all airline passengers as airports.
- Drunk drivers are required to undergo rehabilitation.
- Tessen opposes all forms of international piracy. (WA)
- Non-commissioned graffiti is a crime punishable by time in jail.
- All forms of terrorism -- physical and cyber -- are illegal. Counter-terrorism programs are in effect.
- Tessen participates in the search and apprehension of international criminals. (WA)
- Law enforcement officers may not go on strike.

Criminal Incarceration:
- Capital punishment is in effect for the most serious of crimes.
- Work programs are in effect for incarcerated criminals.

War & Defense:
- AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTER: -- 5th generation. Jet-powered. Stealth. (equivalent: USA F-22 Raptor).
- FIGHTER AIRCRAFT: -- 5th generation. Jet-powered. Stealth. Multi-role. (equivalent: USA F-35 Lightning II).
- BOMBER: -- Jet-powered. Stealth. Conventional & nuclear payloads. (equivalent: USA B-2 Spirit).
- Tessen has a highly-advanced Air Force capable of ruling the skies.
- Tessen maintains and advanced navy that operates and sea and on the Great Lakes.
- Tessen maintains a well-trained, well-supplied Army. Its weaponry is state-of-the-art.
- The Tessen military is volunteer-based.

- Military deceased are treated with the utmost honor and respect. (WA)
- Tessen treats POW's honorably, and detains them peacefully. (WA)

- The use of landmines in military conflicts is banned. (WA)
- Tessen does not use or possess chemical weapons. (WA)
- Youth under the age of 18 may not serve in the military. (WA)
- Armed forces personnel may not go on strike.

Industry:
- Tessen industry promotes free trade, although there are tarriffs on certain trade goods.
- Workers are granted the right to form unions for the purpose of collective representation. (WA)
- All manufactured food products are inspected and comply with international safety regulations. (WA)
- Automatic and robotic technology is heavily used within Tessen factories.
- Heavy industry must go to expensive lengths to dispose of waste.
- Strong -- and expensive -- mining safety laws are in effect.
- Illegal logging is banned. Heavy fines are in place for offending organizations.
- Automobile companies recieve incentives from the government to create more efficient vehicles.
- The arms industry is strictly regulated.

Commerce:
- Tessen promotes freedom of the press. (WA)
- Corporate advertising in Tessen is a billion dollar industry.
- Gambling casinos are a lucrative business.
- Employees are granted the right for form unions for the purpose of collective representation. (WA)
- Government restrictions are in place to regulate financial lending institutions.
- Government restrictions are in place to regulate gambling institutions and gambling advertising. (WA)
- Large corporations are slowly monopolizing Tessen's retail sector.
- The housing market is strong, with high residential values.
- Outside nations invest heavily in Tessen's financial and business markets.
- Robotic industrial systems are slowly replacing Human workers.
- There is a ban in effect prohibiting all forms of unsolicited cold calling.
- All printed newspapers have gone to digital formats.
- Copyright patent laws are strongly enforced to protect products, services, and inventions.
- The shipping and distribution of mail is a competetive business, with national service as one option.
- Every product must go through extensive safty testing before it hits the market.
- Corporate businessmen may not form unions. Collective bargaining does not apply to CEOs.

Agriculture:
- Agricultural science is one of the most competetive subjects in Tessen's universities.
- All agricultural produce is inspected and complies with international safety regulations. (WA)

Energy & Fuel:
- Electricity is a fundamental aspect of modern Tessen culture and society.
- Wind farms are a common sight in some areas of Tessen.
- Tessen is building renewable energy power generation facilities.

Worker Rights:
- Forced labour is illegal. Citizens may enter and exit employment as they so choose. (WA)
- Child labor laws are in effect. Restrictions limit the employment of minors. (WA)
- Strong regulations are in place to protect workers in within their industry or workplace. (WA)

- All unrestricted worker groups are granted the right to form for the purpose of collective representation. (WA)
- All mothers are allowed six months fully-paid maternity leave.
- Laws ensure the enforcement of a maximum 40-hour work week.

Education:
- Everyone under the age of 18 has the right to a free (tax-payer supported) education. (WA)
- Teachers and educators are highly valued members of Tessen society.
- Agricultural Science is one of the most competetive subjects at Tessen universities.
- Tessen promotes the study and preservation of its musical heritage.
- Sex education has become an official part of the high school education cirriculum.
- Both evolution and intelligent design (aka Creationism) are taught in public schools.

- Governmental grants and scholarships are awarded to students who do well in school.

- Schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students.

- The government funds private schools for intellectually gifted students.
- Education loans are available to students from poor families.


Religion & Spirituality:
- Tessen observes and upholds the right to freedom of religion. (WA)
- The government is founded upon the ideals of Christianity.
- Tessen citizens are deeply concerned with matters of religious faith.

- Marriage is between one man and one woman. Marriage and civil unions are, however, equal under tax law.

Health & Medicine:
- The healthcare industry is private, however free clinics are supported in some areas.
- Tessen provides public healthcare to all who cannot afford their own private coverage. (WA)
- Healthcare supports the unbiased patient access to necessary medicine. (WA)
- Tessen actively participates in the prevention and control of disease. (WA)
- The government supports and promotes depression counselling.
- Abortion is legal ONLY in the case of rape, severe unborn abnomality, and threat to the mother's health. (WA)
- All drugs and medicines are inspected and comply with international safety regulations. (WA)
- Medicines can not be patented under Tessen law. Such market control is considered unethical.
- Citizens are encouraged to donate blood, plasma, and organs to medical assistance efforts.
- Smoking is banned in all public and municipal buildings throughout Tessen.
- Public breastfeeding is a common and accepted practice among mothers.
- Basic treatment services are provided for the mentally-ill, and they are treated with dignity and respect. (WA)
- Psychological programs exist for the treatment of gambling addictions. (WA)
- Nutrition facts must be included on the labels of all commercially produced food.

- Tessen constantly works to improve and maintain high national water quality. (WA)

- Healthcare workers may not go on strike.


Public Transportation:
- COMMERCIAL JETS: -- Mid-size. Long-range. Twin engine. 210-330 passengers. (equivalent: Boeing 787)
- COMMERCIAL JETS: -- Large-size. Long-range. Twin engine. 315-450 passengers. (equivalent: Boeing 777)
- PASSENGER TRAINS: -- Long-range. High-speed (186 mph). Dedicated rails. (equivalent: Taiwan HSR)
- CARGO TRAINS: -- Integral; standard-gauge. Diesel-electric locomotives. (equivalent: diesel locomotive)
- CARS & TRUCKS: -- Gasoline combustion or gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles.
- Tessen transportation infrastructure conforms to all international safety regulations. (WA)
- Tessen has a well-maintainted network of paved and unpaved public roads.
- Security officers search all airline passengers as airports.
- All public roads and rails are owned and maintained by the government, and tax-payer funded.
- All oil tankers operating within Tessen have double hulls to protect the environment from oil spills. (WA)

- Major metropolitan areas support world-class subway systems.
- Bicycles are a common and inexpensive way of traveling.

Municipal Programs:
- Fire Protection is a service funded and provided through public taxes.
- Government-funded homeless shelters have been set up to accomodate those who live on the street.
- Government-funded programs are in effect to help the poor find suitable employment.
- Recyling programs are in effect.

Social Equality:
- Tessen maintains a welfare program for those who are physically and mentally disabled. (WA)
- Tessen has laws in effect to uphold the basic necessities of those living below the poverty line. (WA)
- All orphaned children entrusted to the State are treated with dignity. Efforts exist to find them a new home. (WA)

- Only nationally-accredited adoption agencies are allowed to conduction adoption procedures.

Environment:

- Tessen preserves and maintains natual wilderness habitats, wetlands, flood plains, etc. (WA)
- Deer hunting faces strong regulations in order to protect the deer from extinction.
- Tessen maintains and monitors its native aquatic/fish populations; enforces fishing restrictions. (WA)
- Tessen pays extra-national entities to take it's trash. There are no active landfills in Tessen.

- Oceanic dumping of toxic waste in national and international waters is banned.
- Tessen provides funding for research and implementation of clean, renewable energy sources.
- The nation's industries are required to produce biodegradable plastics.
- Tessen promoted and maintains air pollution monitoring stations throughout the country.

- Select valley regions are being flooded as damming projects get underway.

- Animal Liberationists are regularly jailed.

Science:
- Heavily-funded government-sponsored research programs are in effect.
- Scientists are pursuing research into renewable sources of energy.
- Genetic research is illegal within Tessen. Stem cell research is not supported.
- Tessen takes great pride in preserving it's rich and dynamic past. Historic preservation is important.
- There is a strong interest in the mysteries of space.

Technology:

- COMPUTERS: -- Microprocessors. Advanced memory storage. The internet. Wi-fi. Mobile devices.
- Heavily-funded government-sponsored research programs are in effect.
- Billions of dollars are dedicated to the advancement of a successful space program.
- A complex array of satellites transmit communication signals around the country.
- Tessen is responsible for any national equipment (and/or debris) put into orbital space. (WA)
- Tessen promotes and supports unbiased access to the global internet.
- All printed newspapers have gone to digital formats.
- Private computer firms are springing up all over the country, and driving technological innovation forward.
- A state-of-the-art government funded observatory located in the wilds of Tessen studies the stars.

Real Estate:
- Major cities are found mostly along the coast of the oceans or Great Lakes, or along major rivers.
- High rise apartments are prevelent throughout the counrtry -- especially in large cities.
- Low-cost social housing estates are common in Tessen's growing cities and metropolitan areas.
- Sports stadiums and athletic facilities can be found in every city.
- Parking lots and parking structures dot the urban landscape.
- Single-family homes; extensive suburban neighborhoods.

Building & Construction:
- Steel frame buildings allow city structures to rise many floors into the sky. Elevators service each floor.
- Major government buildings are usually constructed out of stone or granite, and follow Roman-like architecture.

Tourism:
- Tourists from Tessen are a common sight all over the world.
- Tessen's beautifully revitalized and redeveloped beaches are known throughout the country.

Culture & Entertainment:
- Tessen takes great pride in preserving it's national history and landmarks.
- Tessen often hosts regional and international women's beauty pageants.
- The annual Milwaukee Times "Underwear of Women in Power" issue is a popular publication.
- Casinos are popular throughout the country, and serve as a strong entertainment industry.
- A national lottery system brings large amounts of financial wealth into the country.
- Nudity is a common element within television programming.
- STD announcements, tampon ads, and erectile enhancement commercials are common on television.
- Thrash Metal music is popular among a younger segment of the population.

Music:
- Tessen promotes the study and preservation of its musical heritage.
- Tessen concert halls are impressive venues. They are well known around the region.

Theatre & Art:
- Tessen is known for its promotion of of the Arts.
- Tessen artists and actors are pillars of society and popular culture.
- Live theater is very popular in Tessen.
- Nudity in art is culturally accepted and respected.
- Colorful grafitti can be found in some major urban areas.

Sports:
- Youth sports are strongly encouraged. Children are heavily involved in athletic activities.
- Professional sports are hugely popular. Especially baseball.
- The Tessen Automotive Racing Series (TARS) draws millions of spectators annually.
- Needlessly violent sports are banned within Tessen. Good sportsmanship is encouraged.
- Hunting is a national sport. It is heavily popular in rural areas of the country.
- Skateparks can be found in every major city.
- Badger racing is illegal.

Food & Cuisine:
- Tessen citizens are well-fed thanks to a budding gourmet culture.
- Tessen diet consists of farm fresh meat, homegrown fruits & vegetables, and local dairy products.
- Community gardens can be found almost everywhere -- helping families augment food supplies.
- Vegetarianism is popular in Tessen.

Fashion & Style:
- Tessens take pride in their appearance. Fitness and good health are very important.
- The human body is considered a thing of beauty.
- Non-sexual public nudity is legal and a frequent sight in certain areas (beaches, some parks, etc).
- Women can often be seen wearing colorful patterned swimsuits, bikinis and G-strings.
- It is culturally acceptable for women to swim topless at public beaches and pools.
- Clothing is usually colorful, with a trend toward pastels, floral, or aesthetic patterns.
- Fur coats have become the latest fashion trend, especially in cold weather.
- Second-hand shops are popular.




WORLD RANKINGS: -- (118,095 nations)  -- (region ranking; world in parenthesis)
- 1 = Most Devout Nations -- (307)
- 1 = Most Politically Apathetic Citizens -- (506)
- 1 = Most Cultured -- (1,212)
- 1 = Largest Publishing Industry -- (1,318)
- 1 = Happiest Citizens -- (1,778)
- 1 = Most Popular Tourist Destinations -- (106,679) ---- (also: "Largest Tourism Industry")
- 1 = Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector -- (2,696)
- 1 = Largest Basket-Weaving Sector -- (??) ---- (also: "Largest Fine Art Sector")
- 1 = Largest Agricultural Sector -- (2,956)
- 1 = Largest Packaged Food Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Agriculture + Soda/Beverage + Dairy + Fishing Sector)
- 1 = Largest Furniture Manufacturing Industry -- (3,143)
- 1 = Most Developed -- (3,220)
- 1 = Most Rebellious Youth -- (3,283)
- 1 = Largest Fishing Sector -- (3,866)
- 1 = Largest Mining Sector -- (3,996)
- 1 = Largest Dairy Sector -- (4,510) ---- (renamed from "Largest Cheese Export Sector")
- 1 = Largest Insurance Industry -- (4,955)
- 1 = Largest Manufacturing Sector -- (5,605)
- 1 = Largest Gambling Industries -- (5,971)
- 1 = Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry -- (6,791)
- 1 = Most Scientifically Advanced -- (7,554)
- 1 = Most Compassionate Citizens -- (9,409)
- 1 = Most Influencial -- (32,044)
- 1 = Largest Paper Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Publishing Industry + Timber Industry + Mnfg. Sector)
- 1 = Largest Plastics Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Fuel refining + Scient. + Mnfg. Sector)
- 1 = Largest Fuel Refining Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Energy + Scient. + Mining)
- 1 = Largest Commercial Shipbuilding Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Fishing + Agricultural + Tourism + Mnfg. Sector)
- 1 = Largest Sports Sector -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Most Cultured + Happiest Citizens + Tourism)
- 2 = Largest Energy Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Fastest Growing Economies + Scient. + Largest Nations + Info Tech)
- 2 = Largest Music & Movies Industry ---- (avg:  Culture + Basket Weaving + Info Tech)
- 2 = Most Subsidized Industry -- (1,773)
- 2 = Fastest Growing Economies -- (2,000)
- 2 = Largest Restaurant Industry -- (2,060) ---- (renamed from "Largest Pizza Delivery Sector")
- 2 = Most Liberal Nations -- (2,249)
- 2 = Largest Soda/Beverage Sector -- (6,343)
- 2 = Largest Beer & Wine Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Agricultural Sector + Beverage Sector)
- 2 = Largest Medical Technology Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Scient. + Healthiest Citizens)
- 2 = Largest Machine Parts Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Info Tech + Mnfg. Sector)
- 2 = Largest Commercial Aircraft Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Scient. + Info Tech + Tourism + Mnfg. Sector)
- 2 = Largest Commercial Space Program -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Scient. + Info Tech + Com. Aircraft + Mnfg. Sector)
- 3 = Largest Nations -- (3,134)
- 3 = Largest Retail Industry -- (3,394)
- 3 = Largest Clothing & Apparel Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg: Nudest + Most Cultured + Retail Industry)
- 3 = Smartest Citizens -- (3,543) ---- (also: "Largest Education Sector")
- 3 = Most Religious Nations -- (4,113)
- 3 = Largest Information Technology Sector -- (10,655)
- 3 = Healthiest Citizens -- (17,256) ---- (also: "Largest Healthcare Industry")
- 4 = Longest Average Lifespans -- (11,345)
- 6 = Nudest Nations -- (8,296)
- 7 = Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector -- (8,159)
- 7 = Nicest Citizens -- (8,835)
- 7 = Largest Defense Forces -- (15,261)
- 8 = Greatest Rich-Poor Divides -- (9,740)
- 9 = Largest Military Land Vehicle Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Auto Mnfg. + Arms Mnfg + Public Sector)
- 9 = Largest Military Shipbuilding Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Com. Shipbldg + Arms Mnfg + Public Sector)
- 10 = Largest Military Aircraft Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Com. Aircraft + Arms Mnfg + Public Sector)
- 10 = Largest Government Space Program -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Scient. + Info Tech + Military Aircraft + Public Sector)
- 11 = Most Extensive Civil Rights -- (11,786)
- 15 = Safest Nations -- (17,441)
- 15 = Highest Police Ratios -- (18,012)
- 19 = Most Pro-Market Nations -- (22,499)
- 20 = Least Corrupt Governments -- (23,527)
- 20 = Lowest Crime Rates -- (26,432)
- 20 = Largest Public Sector -- (27,685)
- 23 = Most Avoided -- (22,383)
- 25 = Largest Hotel Industry -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Tourism + Gambling + Safest + Beaut. Environ. + Fast. Grow. Econ.)
- 27 = Largest Religious Sector -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Most Religious + Most God-Forsaken + Most Devout)
- 28 = Most Politically Free Nations -- (33,417)
- 40 = Fattest Citizens -- (53,852)
- 53 = Highest Average Tax Rates --(??)
- 55 = Most Armed -- (45,469)
- 69 = Largest National Park Sector -- (NA) ---- (avg:  Beaut. Environ. + Eco-Friendly Govts + Public Sector)
- 82 = Most Eco-Friendly Governments -- (96,380)
- 82 = Most God-Forsaken Nations -- (105,258)
- 85 = Highest Drug Use -- (100,448) ---- (also: "Largest Pharmaceuticals Industry")
- 86 = Rudest Citizens -- (100,071)
- 86 = Best Weather -- (100,999)
- 87 = Most Authoritarian - (104,988)
- 89 = Largest Welfare Programs -- (105,199)
- 90 = Most Dedicated Public Healthcare -- (106,453)
- 93 = Largest Public Transport Department -- (103,439)
- 105 = Most Beautiful Environments -- (108,736)
- 111 = Stupidest Citizens - (109,648)


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