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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 522ndMost Influential: 1,357thLargest Information Technology Sector: 3,083rd
The Illusion of
Father Knows Best State
Rumours of our existence are highly exaggerated
Isocato
Influence
Squire
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Isokenzar

Population18.308 billion

CapitalSector 47
LeaderIsocato
Faiththe Ongoing Existential Crisis

Currencyz-bit
Animalstinking dwarf

The Illusion of Isokenzar is a titanic, orderly nation, ruled by Isocato with an iron fist, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate, cynical population of 18.308 billion Isokenzarians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Sector 47. The average income tax rate is 72.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Isokenzarian economy, worth a remarkable 2,593 trillion z-bits a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 141,662 z-bits, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Blue sky thinkers are reminded that the firmament is actually more of a grey-ish colour, what's in your genes matters more than what's in your jeans, TV coverage of music festivals consists mostly of backstage interviews, and kindergartners' favourite dance move is the stop-drop-and-roll. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Isokenzar's national animal is the stinking dwarf, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is the Ongoing Existential Crisis.

Isokenzar is ranked 9,209th in the world and 241st in the South Pacific for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 5,871.9 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 522ndMost Influential: 1,357thLargest Information Technology Sector: 3,083rdTop
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Most Secular: 4,322ndMost Developed: 4,398thMost Scientifically Advanced: 4,615thMost Beautiful Environments: 4,781stSmartest Citizens: 4,845thMost Rebellious Youth: 5,559thHighest Food Quality: 5,588thLargest Publishing Industry: 5,685thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 5,999thMost Inclusive: 6,207thLongest Average Lifespans: 6,443rdHealthiest Citizens: 6,675thMost Cultured: 6,684thMost Stationary: 6,870thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 6,882ndBest Weather: 8,022ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 8,243rdMost Advanced Public Education: 9,114thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 9,209thMost Compassionate Citizens: 11,318thMost Accessible: 11,628thHighest Economic Output: 11,661stMost Pacifist: 11,872ndHighest Poor Incomes: 12,557thNicest Citizens: 13,683rdTop
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Largest Populations: 21,885thMost Advanced Public Transport: 23,455thLargest Governments: 24,468thHighest Average Incomes: 29,671stMost Efficient Economies: 30,750th
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 68th in the regionMost Influential: 74th in the regionMost Secular: 85th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 101st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 104th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 110th in the regionMost Developed: 113th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 122nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 127th in the regionMost Stationary: 128th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 136th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 141st in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 142nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 148th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 164th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 167th in the regionMost Cultured: 175th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 180th in the regionMost Inclusive: 184th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 211th in the regionTop
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Largest Populations: 219th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 220th in the regionBest Weather: 237th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 241st in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 241st in the regionMost Accessible: 316th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 360th in the regionRudest Citizens: 372nd in the regionMost Pacifist: 373rd in the regionNicest Citizens: 409th in the regionLargest Governments: 410th in the region
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