The Republic of High Horse is a mid-sized, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its irreverence towards religion. The hard-working population of 79 million High Horseans 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 Welfare, Healthcare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 21.7%.
The High Horsean economy, worth 3.34 trillion rubles a year, is led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales industry, with significant contributions from Pizza Delivery, Tourism, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 42,237 rubles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.4 times as much as the poorest.
Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. High Horse's national animal is the fox.
High Horse is ranked 78,807th in the world and 188th in Saint Osmund for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 1,642.73 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
- : High Horse's influence in Saint Osmund rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
- : High Horse's influence in Saint Osmund rose from "Nipper" to "Minnow".
- : High Horse was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Insurance Industry and the Top 10% for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector and Most Primitive.
- : High Horse's influence in Saint Osmund rose from "Zero" to "Nipper".
- : High Horse was founded in Saint Osmund.