The Nomadic Peoples of Custon is a fledgling, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning Ibis population. The quiet, industrious population of 6 million Custonians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.
The large government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 43.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.
The Custonian economy, worth 188 billion Clens a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Automobile Manufacturing, Basket Weaving, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 31,496 Clens, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.
Meat-eating is frowned upon, military spending recently hit a new high, Ibises are considered a delicacy, and the tenet of free speech is held dear. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Custon's national animal is the Ibis, which is also the nation's favorite main course.
Custon is ranked 115,009th in the world and 65th in The Wellspring for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring 1,345.33 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
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Custon, the tenet of free speech is held dear.
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Custon was reclassified from "Iron Fist Socialists" to "Scandinavian Liberal Paradise".
- : Following new legislation in
Custon, Ibises are considered a delicacy.
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Custon's influence in The Wellspring rose from "Zero" to "Hatchling".
- : Following new legislation in
Custon, military spending recently hit a new high.
- : Following new legislation in
Custon, meat-eating is frowned upon.
- : Following new legislation in
Custon, college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys.
- : Following new legislation in
Custon, euthanasia is legal.
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Custon was reclassified from "Corrupt Dictatorship" to "Iron Fist Socialists".
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Custon relocated from The South Pacific to The Wellspring.