Country 9
Politics
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Technocracy based on the principle of meritocracy: the individual’s capabilities and merits. The government consists of economists and scientists who proved their merits.
History
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Having lived through and survived multiple epidemics a group of scientists decided to take over the country ruled by a democratically elected government which had been saddled with huge debts a.o. to keep the elderly alive.
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In this country there is no room for prolonged life for the elderly. Retirement homes are non-existent and the sick elderly 70+ are ‘eliminated’ from society as they no longer fulfil a useful role and their care costs too much. Mercy killing or euthanasia is a common practice to the satisfaction of all.
Economy and Finances
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Richest country
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Advanced academically, developed highly advanced technologies
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Heavily automated processes
Demographics: Language is always English
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Quite young population considering the practice of mercy killing
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Heavily automated processes cause lack of broadly educated individuals
Social
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High standard of living
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Socially awkward and reserved, many inhabitants only focus on what is of merit.
Geography
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Temperate climate but cold winters as not influenced by the Gulf Stream
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Coastal plain
Ecology
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Being a model student (but not the Greenest Country, though) when it comes to ecology, this country tries to share its knowledge with those who are interested, sometimes overextending its reach and thus becoming meddlesome.
Culture (food, religion, traditions, sports, national monuments, parades, …)
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Focus on the individual, more important than the group
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Focus on attaining academic achievements and global prestige
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Tourism
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Oldest library in the world
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Lots of conferences
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Exchange of students
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