There are only 200 countries in the world give or take. If there were 40 in each that would mean 8000 users. Outside the macros- the micros are meaningless and pointless...unless of course you want to invent a new universe wtih thousands of nations in it.
Except... that's still not an answer as to why you think that it "costs more than it's worth". Pretty sure that it costs zero for them to exist.
Look, if this is about consolidating profits, there are other things that need addressing over this.
I propose the secession of the state of Illinois from BB USA.
Awesome. Now get that recognised in real world terms, and you're on your way to having that actually occur.
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