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**The Divided Islands Of...** (**DIO**) is a country primarily located in [REDACTED]. It consists of 23 states, a WMD testing site/death row, 3 unincorporated territories, and [REDACTED]. Including its territories, the DIO is the world's largest nation, by both land and total area. Not including the territories, it is the [REDACTED]-largest nation. Neither the DIO, nor any of its territories of [REDACTED] share borders with any other nation, since the DIO is an island, and its territories and [REDACTED] consist entirely of planets, pocket dimensions, and [REDACTED]. With a population of [REDACTED], it is the most populous country in the world. The national capital of the DIO is Capital City, in Capital State.

The DIO was founded in 861 B.C.E. by the Great Comrades, who arrived on the island by [REDACTED]. After [REDACTED], the Great Comrades [REDACTED]. Since its founding, the DIO has become a leading political, military, economic, and technological power.

The DIO is a "democratic" republic, with four separate branches of government. It is a direct democracy and has a socialist economy. It ranks very high in international measures of quality of life, income and wealth, innovation, and education. The DIO also has the highest median and minimum income of any nation, as well as socialized and universal healthcare.

The Divided Islands Of... is a highly developed country, with the world's highest GDP and technological advancements that are by far more advanced than any other country. By value, the DIO is the world's largest exporter. Due to the self-sufficient quality of the DIO, it is the lowest importer. Officially, the DIO accounts for approximately 99.████% of the world economy. The country is responsible for more than [REDACTED] of the world's military spending.

## History

### Early History

It is generally accepted that the first humans arrived on the island through [REDACTED] in around 870 B.C.E., although exact estimates may vary. The arrival of the Great Comrades is believed to be the first major settlement of the DIO. Over time, the culture of the DIO grew as various technologies and customs emerged. Eventually, in 861 B.C.E., the DIO was formed.

### Early DIO

The Great Comrades initially formed the government of the DIO with three branches: the Internal Affairs, External Affairs, and Government Agencies. After determining these branches, the Great Comrades held an official meeting, during the course of which they created the powers of each branch, a supremacy clause, the election system, and the position of Glorious Comrade Leader Man Stalin.

Shortly after the completion of this meeting, the Great Comrades began developing the various federal laws, including the legal drinking age, the legal driving age, the mandatory firearms, and the illegality of death. It was around this time that Stalinium and its uses were first discovered.

### Later Developments

Later on, in [REDACTED], the Technological Advancements branch was formed, due to the technological and scientific advancements made by the DIO. This lead the way toward developments such as cloaking technology, FTL travel, and [REDACTED].

## Geography

The 23 states of the Divided Islands Of... occupy a combined area of [REDACTED] km2. Of this land, ███.██% is contiguous land. The islands of [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] are an additional [REDACTED] km2. Measured only be land area, the DIO is the second largest country in the world.

The DIO is the world's largest country by total area, with both Hell and the former Kingdom of Heaven each comprising a land area of approximately ∞ km2. (Despite this, both regions have been fully mapped and scouted by the DIO).

As an island, the DIO has shores on all sides, all of which have an oceanic (beach) climate. The Middle-left of the DIO is primarily flat, drier land, while the Cursed Peninsula has a forest biome. Upper Cursed Town has a very dry, desertlike biome.

### Climate

The DIO climate is mostly temperate, with Upper Cursed Town and the Middle-left being slightly hotter than the rest of the DIO. Meanwhile, the Cursed Peninsula has a more humid climate.

## Government

*Main article: DIO Government*

The Divided Islands Of... is a communist/socialist direct democracy made up of 23 states, 3 territories, and [REDACTED]. It is the world's longest-lasting government, as well as the oldest democracy. In the DIO federal system, sovereignty is shared between two levels of government: the federal and state levels. The DIO Constitution serves as the nation's supreme legal document. The Constitution includes articles such as [REDACTED] and [REDACTED], as well as [REDACTED] amendments. All laws and government decisions are subject to judicial review by the Glorious Comrade Leader Man Stalin and the High Court.

For the entirety of its history, the DIO has operated under a as-many-candidates-as-needed system. In the current DIO political culture, [REDACTED].

### Federal Government

The federal government compromises four branches, which are headquartered in Capital City.

* **Internal Affairs:** The branch of government concerned with regulating all affairs that occur within the DIO, including the establishment and maintenance of post offices, education, implementing welfare, collecting taxes, and maintaining a judicial system.
* **External Affairs:** The branch of government concerned with regulating all affairs that occur internationally or otherwise outside of the DIO, including operating the military, conducting trade and negotiations, and international diplomacy.
* **Classified Agencies:** The branch of government concerned with the running of federal government agencies and their affairs, including the gathering of intelligence, [REDACTED], black operations, [REDACTED], and [REDACTED].
* **Technological Advancements:** The branch of government concerned with developing and implementing technologies, including the creation of artificial intelligence constructs, the maintenance of the DIO space program, and the creation of high-tech weapons.

The Glorious Comrade Leader Man Stalin serves a 10 year term and may be elected into office no more than once. The Glorious Comrade Leader Man Stalin is elected by a direct vote, with each citizen being given one vote and each non-citizen being given no votes.

### Political Subdivisions

Each of the 23 states holds jurisdiction over a geographic territory, where it shares sovereignty with the federal government. Citizenship is given at birth in all states and territories of the DIO, provided that both parents are already citizens. States of the DIO are prohibited from declaring or making war, engaging in their own foreign relations, or printing or issuing their own currency.

### Foreign Relations

*Main article: Allies of the DIO*

The Divided Islands Of... has an established structure of foreign relations. The DIO has strong ties to Tinland, Sealand, the Nation of Celestial Space, KREV, and [REDACTED].

### Military

The Glorious Comrade Leader Man Stalin is the Supreme Commander of the DIO Armed Forces, and appoints its leaders and the secretary of defense. The [REDACTED] is headquartered in Capital State, and administers the Army, Air Force, and Navy. The DIO spent [REDACTED] in military spending, ██.█% of global spending.

In 20██, the DIO military reported [REDACTED] military personnel on active duty, with an additional [REDACTED] on reserve. Military service in the DIO is mandatory, ensuring that all citizens have appropriate training and expertise to properly defend themselves and the State. The DIO military consists of the largest combined and individual armed forces in the world.

Today, DIO forces can be quickly transported through a variety of means, including transport aircraft, personnel and aircraft carriers, FTL ships, and [REDACTED].

### Law Enforcement and Crime

There are approximately [REDACTED] DIO police agencies from local to federal level in the DIO. Law in the DIO is primarily enforced by the DIO Police Force. The Police Force also provides broader services, and federal agencies such as the Internal Investigative Agency (IIA1) have specialized duties, such as national security, domestic intelligence, and [REDACTED]. State courts conduct most civil and criminal trials, and federal courts handle designated crimes and appeals from the state courts.

Although some nations have abolished capital punishment, it is fully legal in the DIO, and it is not unheard of for criminals to receive multiple death sentences. Since ████, there have been [REDACTED] executions in the DIO, giving the DIO the highest rate of executions in the world.

## Economy

According to the Center for Communist Economics (CCE), the DIO gross domestic product (GDP) of [REDACTED] constitutes more than ██% of the gross world product at market exchange rates and over ██% at purchasing power parity. From ████ to 20██, DIO real compounded annual GDP growth was ██.█%, compared to a 2.3% weighted average for the rest of the world. The country ranks first in the world in nominal GDP per capita and seventh in GDP per capita at PPP.[13] The country has been the world's largest economy since at least ████.

The Divided Islands Of... is at the forefront of technological advancement and innovation in most, if not all sectors, including artificial intelligence, military equipment, [REDACTED], and aerospace equipment. The nation's economy is fueled by its abundant resources, well-developed infrastructure, and high productivity, as well as its large amount of Stalinium. It has the highest total value of natural resources, equal to approximately [REDACTED]. DIO citizens have the highest average household and employee income among universal nations.

The DIO dollar (Đ) is the national currency of the Divided Islands Of.... Within the DIO and its territories, the DIO dollar is used for transactions, with currency exchange areas located in all immigration, travel, and customs locations. The DIO dollar is backed by the DIO economy, military, and government. The DIO dollar has an exchange rate of roughly 1.0█Đ per DIO dollar.

### Income and Poverty

At [REDACTED], DIO citizens have the highest median income in the world. Despite this, an entire 0.00█% of the DIO population lives in extreme poverty, only able to afford between 2-4 luxury yachts. In order to combat this, the Welfare Department has several programs dedicated to helping these people. Thanks the efforts of these programs, including the Get To Work (GTFW) program and the Free Money Society, the amount of people in poverty has reduced drastically, and intervention by the Retirement Office has not been needed since [REDACTED].

### Science, Technology, and Energy

The DIO has been a leader in technological advancement and innovation since before the █th century B.C.E.. Since the introduction of the Technological Advancements branch of the DIO government, the quality of these innovations has increased. Creations such as FTL and inter-universal ships, cloaking technology, and Planet/Universe/etc.-F\*\*kers have allowed the DIO to expand far beyond its original borders.

Many of the innovations of the DIO make use of the element Stalinium. Weapons-grade Stalinium is often used in nuclear weapons, as well as a fuel source in DIO ships. Non-weapons-grade Stalinium is used for a variety of other purposes ranging from the creation of clothes using Stalinex to the Stalinite armor on many DIO vehicles.

## Demographics

### Population

The Agency for Citizen Tracking (ACT) reported a population of [REDACTED] as of 20██, making the DIO the most populous nation in the world. According to the Agency's All Seeing Eye, the Divided Islands Of... has a net population gain of ██ persons per second. As of 20██, ██% of DIO citizens above the age of 20 are married, 0.██% were widowed, and ██% had never been married.

According to the ACT, approximately 100% of the DIO population are DIO citizens, and 0% are non-citizens. There are currently [REDACTED] immigrants living in the DIO, with the majority (██%) living in the DIO territories. The median age for DIO citizens is 30.

### Language

English (specifically DIO English) is the national language of the DIO. English is used at all levels of the federal government, although the vast majority of DIO citizens are fluent in multiple languages, most commonly Russian, Spanish, and [COGNITOHAZARD CENSORED].

### Religion

According to polls taken by the ACT, no citizens of the DIO adhere to any theistic religion, nor are any of them atheist. This is cited as being due to the fact that a significant amount of gods and god-like entities have been arrested, incarcerated, or executed by the DIO government.

### Education

Main article: Education

DIO public education is operated by state and local governments and regulated by D.I.C.K.. Students are required to attend school until they reach 20 years of age. After graduating from tertiary school, DIO citizens are given the options to either attend university or begin their conscription period. Students that choose to go to university also have the option to continue and receive higher education schooling, such as going to law school, medical school, or [REDACTED].

All education up to and including university is paid for by the DIO federal government, including costs of tuition, supplies, and transportation. Students who attend a higher education school are expected to be able to pay for it themselves.

### Health

The average life expectancy for citizens of the DIO is 60 years of age. The life expectancy is highest among DIO citizens. At 60, DIO citizens are legally required to retire. The primary causes of death in the DIO are retirement and crime. The DIO has the lowest suicide rate in the world, with only one suicide since 861 B.C.E..

The DIO Healthcare Department provides free universal healthcare for all DIO citizens, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, psychology, optometry, [REDACTED], and optometry. The Healthcare Department promotes the general health and wellbeing of DIO citizens. Due to the efforts of the Healthcare Department, all infectious disease has been eradicated from the DIO, a cure for cancer has been developed, and Class-A through -E panaceas have been created.

## Culture and Society

Citizens of the DIO have traditionally been characterized by a strong work ethic, impressive physical and mental feats, and an interest in weaponry and warfare. The DIO government emphasizes relative equality under the law, social equality, and the ability for citizens to effectively defend themselves. The DIO exerts a major cultural and military influence on the rest of the world.

### Literature

The DIO is home to many best-selling novels, including *The Memoirs of the Glorious Comrade Leader Man Stalin* by the Glorious Comrade Leader Man Stalin, *Burning Bullets: The Strelnikov Story* by Herman Pisatel, and *Wings of War* by Walter Adams-Winston. The most famous authors of the DIO include Walter Adams-Winston, Dr. Aaron Gunov, and [REDACTED]. An upcoming, yet-to-be-titled novel by [REDACTED] about a soldier on the DIOS *Deathbringer* has received a significant amount of publicity.

Within the DIO, the most popular genres of literature are historical and military fiction. Many of these books reflect the nation's fundamental aspects and strong military.

### Mass Media

The main broadcasters in the DIO are the DIO Electronic Force (DEF), the Military Broadcasting Service (MBS), and the Greater Up Network Service (GUNS). All broadcasters and other forms of mass media are owned and run by the State. Cable television provides a wide variety of channels offering many different niches. According to the ACT, approximately 33% of DIO citizens listen to broadcast radio, while 42% listen to podcasts. The most popular podcast in the DIO is *The Daily DIO*, a podcast in which a random article of the DIO is read each day.

### Sports

The most popular sports in the DIO are machine gun tag, tank warfare, and [REDACTED].

Most of the sports in the DIO are evolved from previously existing sports and games, such as tag. However, some sports, such as tank warfare and trench warfare are DIO inventions. The market for professional sports in the DIO is [REDACTED], with the market for sports equipment being an additional [REDACTED].

1. ↑ With the largest nation being itself, including the territories.
2. ↑  Primarily due to the high costs of Stalinium.
3. ↑ Rounded down
4. ↑ Faster than light
5. ↑ Roughly around the border of Capital State and To The Left.
6. ↑ The peninsula that is made up of lower Cursed Town, State #63, State #9, and Some State.