The Republic of Army of Pickachu is a mid-sized, safe nation, notable for its state-planned economy and compulsory military service. The democratic, devout population of 67 million Army of Pickachuans love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.
The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 41.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.
The sizeable but underdeveloped Army of Pickachuan economy, worth 2.39 trillion Thunderbolts a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 35,680 Thunderbolts, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.
The mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, Harry Potter books are banned, organ donation is compulsory, and ice-filled coffins are ominously positioned in the corner of every hospital ward. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Army of Pickachu's national animal is the Pickachu.
Army of Pickachu is ranked 289,514th in the world and 8th in Pickachu Convention for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring -8.94 on the Clooney Contribution Index.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
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Army of Pickachu's influence in Pickachu Convention fell from "Powerbroker" to "Eminence Grise".
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Army of Pickachu's influence in Pickachu Convention fell from "Power" to "Powerbroker".
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Army of Pickachu's influence in Pickachu Convention fell from "Superpower" to "Power".
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Army of Pickachu lodged a message on the Pickachu Convention Regional Message Board.
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Army of Pickachu's influence in Pickachu Convention fell from "Hermit" to "Superpower".
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The Republic of Rocker pickachu appointed
Army of Pickachu as Security Officer with authority over Border Control in Pickachu Convention.
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The Republic of Rocker pickachu dismissed
Army of Pickachu as Pickachu army of Pickachu Convention.
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Army of Pickachu's influence in Pickachu Convention rose from "Zero" to "Hermit".
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Army of Pickachu was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Workforce Participation Rate and the Top 10% for Most Cheerful Citizens.
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The Republic of Rocker pickachu renamed the office held by
Army of Pickachu from "Successor" to "Pickachu army" in Pickachu Convention.


