The Republic of February 28th is a small, pleasant nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 40 million February 28thians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Education. The average income tax rate is 20.3%.
The strong February 28thian economy, worth 1.89 trillion Cards a year, is quite specialized and led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Automobile Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Average income is 47,308 Cards, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.5 times as much as the poorest.
The country's famous rainforests are being bulldozed by the mining industry, TV shows must meet strict ethnicity quotas, Harry Potter books are banned, and the nation has nearly as many history museums as February 28thians. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. February 28th's national animal is the Card, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.
February 28th is ranked 153,171st in the world and 22nd in Calendar for Least Corrupt Governments, with 93.2 percentage of bribes refused.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
- : February 28th was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry.
- : Following new legislation in February 28th, the nation has nearly as many history museums as February 28thians.
- : Following new legislation in February 28th, Harry Potter books are banned.
- : Following new legislation in February 28th, TV shows must meet strict ethnicity quotas.
- : Following new legislation in February 28th, the country's famous rainforests are being bulldozed by the mining industry.
- : Following new legislation in February 28th, citizens tint their front windows to avoid starring in the 'TV Detector Patrol Unit' documentary.
- : February 28th's influence in Calendar rose from "Page" to "Squire".
- : February 28th's influence in Calendar rose from "Shoeshiner" to "Page".
- : February 28th's influence in Calendar rose from "Sprat" to "Shoeshiner".
- : February 28th was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector.