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Largest Basket Weaving Sector: 2,546thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 3,224thLargest Black Market: 3,530th
The Empire of the Seven Kingdoms of
Father Knows Best State
Woe to the conquered
Influence
Minnow
Civil Rights
Below Average
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Shabandra

Population13.738 billion

CapitalHemlock
LeaderHigh Warden Azain Noctis XIX
FaithThe Eternal Loom

CurrencyOnyx Crowne
AnimalFlying Buck

The Empire of the Seven Kingdoms of Shabandra is a titanic, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by High Warden Azain Noctis XIX with an iron fist, and notable for its sprawling nuclear power plants, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and smutty television. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 13.738 billion Shabandranitians 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 prioritizes Defense, with Industry, Administration, and Education also on the agenda, while Spirituality and International Aid aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Hemlock. The average income tax rate is 77.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Shabandranitian economy, worth a remarkable 3,079 trillion Onyx Crownes a year, is mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an amazing 224,155 Onyx Crownes, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Environmental legislation occurs cyclically, teenage boys are raving about how the latest AI assistant sounds exactly like a sexy movie star, politicians preface their speeches with a declaration that any resemblance to speeches given by individuals living or dead is purely coincidental, and ruff times are ahead for those who aren't keen on party costumes. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Shabandra's national animal is the Flying Buck, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is The Eternal Loom.

Shabandra is ranked 238,868th in the world and 121st in The Wellspring for Fattest Citizens, with 7.94 Obesity Rate.

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Largest Basket Weaving Sector: 2,546thTop
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 3,224thLargest Black Market: 3,530thMost Cultured: 3,886thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 3,989thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 4,094thHighest Poor Incomes: 4,758thMost Beautiful Environments: 5,394thMost Subsidized Industry: 5,896thLargest Publishing Industry: 6,192ndHighest Food Quality: 6,740thLargest Information Technology Sector: 7,068thRudest Citizens: 7,570thMost Efficient Economies: 7,652ndMost Corrupt Governments: 7,695thHighest Average Incomes: 8,495thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 8,779thLargest Agricultural Sector: 8,983rdBest Weather: 9,056thHighest Economic Output: 9,344thMost Scientifically Advanced: 9,970thMost Advanced Public Transport: 10,061stLongest Average Lifespans: 10,891stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 10,929thMost Developed: 11,145thLargest Welfare Programs: 12,036thMost Rebellious Youth: 12,679thMost Valuable International Artwork: 12,854thSmartest Citizens: 14,516thTop
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Most Advanced Public Education: 15,498thLargest Governments: 16,218thLargest Retail Industry: 16,568thMost Devout: 16,957thMost Patriotic: 18,870thMost Inclusive: 19,620thHighest Average Tax Rates: 20,462ndMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 26,566thMost Cheerful Citizens: 27,992ndMost Armed: 29,703rd
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Largest Basket Weaving Sector: 4th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 4th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 4th in the regionLargest Black Market: 5th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 5th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 5th in the regionMost Cultured: 7th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 8th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 8th in the regionTop
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Most Efficient Economies: 9th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 9th in the regionRudest Citizens: 10th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 10th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 10th in the regionMost Developed: 10th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 10th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 11th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 11th in the regionBest Weather: 11th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 11th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 12th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 12th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 12th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 13th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 13th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 14th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 14th in the regionMost Patriotic: 15th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Shabandra's influence in The Wellspring rose from "Nipper" to "Minnow".
  • : Shabandra's influence in The Wellspring rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".
  • : Shabandra's influence in The Wellspring rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
  • : Shabandra's influence in The Wellspring rose from "Zero" to "Hatchling".
  • : Shabandra was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : Following new legislation in Shabandra, ruff times are ahead for those who aren't keen on party costumes.
  • : Following new legislation in Shabandra, politicians preface their speeches with a declaration that any resemblance to speeches given by individuals living or dead is purely coincidental.
  • : Shabandra altered its national flag.
  • : Shabandra relocated from Ridgefield to The Wellspring.
  • : Shabandra applied to join the World Assembly.

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