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Most Secular: 6,855thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 11,640thLargest Publishing Industry: 13,490th
The Empire of
Psychotic Dictatorship
Big sis is watching You
Influence
Hatchling
Region
Civil Rights
Unheard Of
Economy
Powerhouse
Political Freedom
Rare

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NIGHTRAY

Population5.116 billion

CapitalNightgard
LeaderKai Nightray
FaithCelestial Vision

CurrencyDucal
AnimalAlicorn

The Empire of NIGHTRAY is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Kai Nightray with an iron fist, and remarkable for its closed borders, soft-spoken computers, and national health service. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 5.116 billion Elestrians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Nightgard. The average income tax rate is 67.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Elestrian economy, worth 622 trillion Ducals a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a slick, highly efficient black market in Information Technology, Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is an impressive 121,688 Ducals, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

All telephone traffic is monitored for 'national security reasons', war vets look after war animals, farting etiquette is taught in schools, and betting pennies on games of Go Fish is considered deviant. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. NIGHTRAY's national animal is the Alicorn, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Celestial Vision.

NIGHTRAY is ranked 263,287th in the world and 8,954th in Lazarus for Most Stationary, with 13.54535244208 days.

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Most Secular: 6,855thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 11,640thLargest Publishing Industry: 13,490thLargest Information Technology Sector: 14,595thTop
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Most Scientifically Advanced: 15,251stLongest Average Lifespans: 16,791stMost Authoritarian: 17,346thMost Corrupt Governments: 19,408thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 19,882ndMost Advanced Public Education: 21,008thSmartest Citizens: 21,100thMost Patriotic: 21,255thMost Pacifist: 21,384thMost Conservative: 21,583rdMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 22,376thHealthiest Citizens: 22,746thHighest Poor Incomes: 24,932ndMost Cultured: 24,933rdLowest Crime Rates: 25,457thMost Beautiful Environments: 26,021stLargest Black Market: 26,926th
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Most Secular: 372nd in the regionTop
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 654th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 746th in the regionMost Authoritarian: 757th in the regionMost Conservative: 838th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 957th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 958th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : NIGHTRAY's influence in Lazarus rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
  • : NIGHTRAY was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Scientifically Advanced.
  • : NIGHTRAY's influence in Lazarus rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".
  • : NIGHTRAY was refounded in Lazarus.
  • : NIGHTRAY ceased to exist in Osiris.
  • : NIGHTRAY's influence in Osiris rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
  • : NIGHTRAY's influence in Osiris rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
  • : NIGHTRAY was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
  • : Following new legislation in NIGHTRAY, betting pennies on games of Go Fish is considered deviant.
  • : Following new legislation in NIGHTRAY, farting etiquette is taught in schools.

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