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Most Eco-Friendly Governments: 3,472ndMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 4,235thMost Influential: 4,878th
The Light at the End of
Libertarian Police State
Rage Against The Dying of The Light
Azavir
Influence
Superpower
Governor
Civil Rights
Superb
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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UIJ

Population19.934 billion

CapitalAzavirs Gamer Crib
LeaderAzavir

CurrencyHooshie Snack
AnimalJano

The Light at the End of UIJ is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Azavir with an iron fist, and remarkable for its digital currency, anti-smoking policies, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 19.934 billion Hooshers are proud of their wide-ranging civil freedoms, and those who aren't tend to be dragged off the streets by men in dark suits and hustled into cars with tinted windows.

The large, corrupt, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Azavirs Gamer Crib. The average income tax rate is 82.0%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Ha'Hosh economy, worth a remarkable 2,562 trillion Hooshie Snacks a year, is quite specialized and dominated by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 128,549 Hooshie Snacks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Coffee cups have grown in size to accommodate the huge ingredients list, visiting dignitaries make excuses to leave functions early and head to the nearest pub, police drones follow every suspected Peeping Tom, and the nation's government buildings are remarkable for being ugly concrete boxes. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. UIJ's national animal is the Jano, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

UIJ is ranked 99,718th in the world and 15th in The United Islands of the Atlantic for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 1,846.11 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.

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Most Eco-Friendly Governments: 3,472ndMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 4,235thMost Influential: 4,878thMost Rebellious Youth: 5,191stMost Advanced Defense Forces: 6,445thMost Beautiful Environments: 7,036thLargest Black Market: 7,291stMost Advanced Public Transport: 8,856thHighest Economic Output: 9,125thMost Advanced Public Education: 9,133rdLargest Information Technology Sector: 9,876thMost Developed: 10,446thBest Weather: 10,984thMost Scientifically Advanced: 13,293rdLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 13,465thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 13,591stSmartest Citizens: 14,121stTop
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Most Secular: 14,764thHighest Poor Incomes: 16,425thLargest Populations: 16,658thLongest Average Lifespans: 16,736thHighest Average Tax Rates: 16,990thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 17,326thNudest: 18,182ndHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 21,271stLargest Governments: 22,190thLargest Welfare Programs: 22,349thMost Corrupt Governments: 22,634thMost Valuable International Artwork: 24,399thHighest Food Quality: 25,651st
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Largest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1st in the regionTop
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Most Influential: 2nd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 2nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 2nd in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2nd in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 2nd in the regionBest Weather: 2nd in the regionLargest Populations: 2nd in the regionMost Developed: 3rd in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 3rd in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 3rd in the regionMost Extensive Civil Rights: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 3rd in the region

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