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Most Patriotic: 732ndHealthiest Citizens: 3,103rdMost Armed: 3,478th
The Self-Governing Dictatorship of
Psychotic Dictatorship
No war, but my War.
Influence
Eminence Grise
Civil Rights
Unheard Of
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Unheard Of

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Vipathe

Population6.905 billion

CapitalVindinum Vitae
LeaderTridential Sovereignty

CurrencyVipathean Drachma
AnimalCaracal

The Self-Governing Dictatorship of Vipathe is a colossal, orderly nation, ruled by Tridential Sovereignty with an iron fist, and remarkable for its anti-smoking policies, keen interest in outer space, and sprawling nuclear power plants. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 6.905 billion Vipatheans 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, socially-minded, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Vindinum Vitae. The average income tax rate is 78.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Vipathean economy, worth a remarkable 1,465 trillion Vipathean Drachmas a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Trout Farming, and Tourism. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an amazing 212,250 Vipathean Drachmas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Blackface performers claim they are being deliberately ironic, flash floods that dams could have controlled regularly ravage small towns in mountain valleys, the new hit series "Vipathe's Got Trauma" has corporate executives fleeing the country, and armed police are cracking down on untaxed collectable-card-trading in local junior schools. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vipathe's national animal is the Caracal, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Vipathe is ranked 42,804th in the world and 9th in Union of Nationalists for Most Stationary, with 1,035.2464207752 days.

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Most Patriotic: 732ndTop
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Healthiest Citizens: 3,103rdMost Armed: 3,478thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 3,775thLowest Crime Rates: 3,843rdLongest Average Lifespans: 3,890thMost Corrupt Governments: 4,042ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 4,328thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 5,213thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 5,248thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 6,087thBest Weather: 6,098thMost Developed: 6,140thLargest Black Market: 6,394thMost Cultured: 7,318thLargest Information Technology Sector: 8,369thMost Beautiful Environments: 8,383rdHighest Average Incomes: 8,565thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 8,573rdSmartest Citizens: 9,033rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 9,412thMost Scientifically Advanced: 9,683rdHighest Poor Incomes: 10,155thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 11,065thMost Authoritarian: 11,297thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 11,650thLargest Governments: 11,921stMost Cheerful Citizens: 11,976thMost Devout: 12,666thLargest Publishing Industry: 12,788thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 13,801stTop
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Most Influential: 14,936thMost Advanced Public Education: 15,192ndMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 15,699thMost Advanced Public Transport: 18,098thHighest Economic Output: 18,417thMost Conservative: 20,107thHighest Average Tax Rates: 20,278thHighest Food Quality: 20,293rdHighest Wealthy Incomes: 21,707th
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionBest Weather: 1st in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionTop
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Most Advanced Public Transport: 2nd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 2nd in the regionMost Patriotic: 2nd in the regionMost Cultured: 2nd in the regionLargest Black Market: 2nd in the regionMost Armed: 2nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Vipathe, armed police are cracking down on untaxed collectable-card-trading in local junior schools.
  • : Following new legislation in Vipathe, the new hit series "Vipathe's Got Trauma" has corporate executives fleeing the country.
  • : Following new legislation in Vipathe, flash floods that dams could have controlled regularly ravage small towns in mountain valleys.
  • : Following new legislation in Vipathe, blackface performers claim they are being deliberately ironic.
  • : Following new legislation in Vipathe, vets have been drafted in to help "fix" those who fail the parental license exam.
  • : Following new legislation in Vipathe, foreign 'investors' have been taking a great interest in the new secret shuttle.
  • : Vipathe lodged a message on the Union of Nationalists Regional Message Board.
  • : Following new legislation in Vipathe, tourists call Vipathean beach towns "the fine coastline".
  • : Vipathe lodged a message on the Union of Nationalists Regional Message Board.
  • : Following new legislation in Vipathe, Loud Patriotic Music Day has been ranked the seventh best new holiday of the year.

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