The Republic of The Alpine is a large, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Bull population. The hard-working population of 149 million Alpineans 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 Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 21.0%.
The Alpinean economy, worth 6.18 trillion Euros a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Gambling, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 41,471 Euros, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.
Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Alpine's national animal is the Bull.
The Alpine is ranked 152,605th in the world and 2nd in Alpine union for Least Corrupt Governments, with 93.2 percentage of bribes refused.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
- : The Alpine's influence in Alpine union rose from "Negotiator" to "Contender".
- : The Alpine's influence in Alpine union rose from "Auxiliary" to "Negotiator".
- : The Alpine's influence in Alpine union rose from "Ambassador" to "Auxiliary".
- : The Alpine's influence in Alpine union rose from "Diplomat" to "Ambassador".
- : The Alpine's influence in Alpine union rose from "Envoy" to "Diplomat".
- : The Alpine's influence in Alpine union rose from "Duckspeaker" to "Envoy".
- : The Alpine's influence in Alpine union rose from "Handshaker" to "Duckspeaker".
- : The Alpine's influence in Alpine union rose from "Truckler" to "Handshaker".
- : The Alpine's influence in Alpine union rose from "Vassal" to "Truckler".
- : The Alpine's influence in Alpine union rose from "Apprentice" to "Vassal".