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Most Influential: 167thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 267thMost Secular: 427th
The Republic of
Inoffensive Centrist Autocracy
Republic incorruptable
Director
Influence
Squire
Region
Civil Rights
Below Average
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Average

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Vurk

Population5.337 billion

CapitalKinigin
LeaderDirector
Faithforgotten

CurrencyVCR
AnimalOwl

The Republic of Vurk is a mammoth, cultured nation, ruled by Director with an even hand, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate population of 5.337 billion Vurks have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and look forward to their next free and open election, to be held on an as-yet unannounced date.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kinigin. The average income tax rate is 99.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Vurkian economy, worth a remarkable 1,395 trillion VCRS a year, is dominated by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 261,545 VCRS, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.1 times as much as the poorest.

You can touch grass without leaving your computer, the Treasury Minister takes anxiety medication every time kids lose their sports kits, Kinigin Preparatory School for the Exceedingly Wealthy's basketball team is having a few off-years, and the Super-Spud Cinematic Universe is breaking box office records. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vurk's national animal is the Owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is forgotten.

Vurk is ranked 1,648th in the world and 40th in Europe for Most Cultured, scoring 291 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Most Influential: 167thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 267thMost Secular: 427thSafest: 541stLowest Crime Rates: 1,032ndLeast Corrupt Governments: 1,074thHighest Average Tax Rates: 1,135thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1,165thMost Developed: 1,247thLargest Governments: 1,299thLongest Average Lifespans: 1,380thHealthiest Citizens: 1,406thMost Beautiful Environments: 1,450thSmartest Citizens: 1,512thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,539thMost Cultured: 1,648thHighest Food Quality: 1,716thMost Advanced Public Education: 2,212thLargest Information Technology Sector: 2,250thMost Accessible: 2,313thMost Patriotic: 2,447thLargest Welfare Programs: 2,458thMost Efficient Economies: 2,578thMost Advanced Public Transport: 2,713thMost Compassionate Citizens: 2,785thMost Inclusive: 2,792ndBest Weather: 2,925thTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 3,313thNicest Citizens: 3,329thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 3,367thMost Valuable International Artwork: 3,565thLargest Agricultural Sector: 3,597thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 4,142ndMost Advanced Defense Forces: 4,439thMost Subsidized Industry: 4,910thHighest Average Incomes: 5,403rdMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 5,869thMost Armed: 5,903rdHighest Poor Incomes: 10,370thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 10,480thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 11,585thTop
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Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 15,905thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 16,884thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 18,909thHighest Economic Output: 25,938th
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Safest: 13th in the regionMost Patriotic: 15th in the regionMost Secular: 18th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 28th in the regionLargest Governments: 29th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 29th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 32nd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 33rd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 34th in the regionMost Armed: 34th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 38th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 38th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 39th in the regionMost Cultured: 40th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 40th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 41st in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 42nd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 42nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 44th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 45th in the regionTop
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Most Developed: 46th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 49th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 50th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 50th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 51st in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 52nd in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 55th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 60th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 62nd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 65th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 67th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 69th in the regionMost Accessible: 70th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 71st in the regionMost Inclusive: 72nd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 76th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 76th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 78th in the regionBest Weather: 79th in the regionNicest Citizens: 83rd in the region
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Endorsements Received: 244 » Trixeland, The Champions League, Istastioner, Invernessia, Thracia Republic, Raghallaigh, Wamia, Rary, Thracia and Crimea, Yahlia, Northern German Federation, St Scarlett, Alsted, Armbruster, Irminsulia, New Vorarlberg, Iceagea, Cambany, Agausia, Dark Matter, New Eestiball, Ausvelt, Nardin, Reiserland, The New Nordic Union, Regnum Italiae, Elisabethshagen, Calicov, X Country, Superior Saxonia, New Vardarland, Liberepublia, Eastoria, Apocalypse Borg, Pilipinas and Malaya, The Sigometh Dynasty, Der Deutscher Volksbund, Adsil Islands, The New Palaces, Jim the Baptist, An Clar, Outer Sparta, Lumiarae, The States of Texas and Arkansas, Leranditale, Kluz, Great Whiteland, Leszno, Someseni, Agatep, and 194 others.Maritzal, Canturk, Vandila, Dizgovzy, National Federation, Ferranghia, Union of Rossiya, Potatopelago, The Western European Commonwealth, Sloventa, Kanokla, Convilla, NDR, Qroma, The Europians, Arsenial, Zaphorhiziya, Alpine Lands, Scotland and the Isle of Man, The Huge Golden Empire, Livaotheion, Tectovira, Inquanok, Lipaland, Higher Thermidor, Innocentic, Foderales Konigreich Schlesien, Zion Imperium, Woodlands, Newex Nov Can, Rayakavkaz, The Scandinavian Realm, Tushto, Woreyland, Yuskovsk, Starenia, Skyetland, Dombaness, Durlia, Baldorium, Estellan, Chioganah, Galway-Dublin, Skonfederowane Makroregiony, Kyievan Dynasty, Nordurstjarna, Wyndland, Corporatio Helvetica, The Templar Papal New State, Professor Thomas, Crowtania, The Seven Provinces, The Veldt Strand, Latin Iberia, Velenar, Joda, Kardiran, Bosansko-Hercegovacko Carstvo, Brizsland, Bessarasia, Sinclairtown, MagyaRomania, Ode Duddis, Carconia, Laransa, Edgerladraysteanoust, New Benjamin, Soclania, Verlian, Transilmania, Polre, Warzakie, Nea Europa, Statte, Konzhov, Abalucia, Arcadia and Elysium, Falvaard, Ostermarch, Salzau, Beal an Mhuirthead, Tyumak, Nova Moldavia, LuxDiei, Maariko, Portugal Empire State, Umeria, Antrantica, Pen Blanityion, Salarnsia, Druznia, Providence-Saint George, Wiener-Neustadt, Jaxonedia, Dauershire, Weltbeherrschung, Amicities, Lysvika, Jaslo, Vulonia, The Augustans, Laver Island, Scandivielium, Leiningerland, Ugric-Finnish, Celliwig, Ventelia, Koseowonn, Fenian Provinces, United Communes of Chile, Etnon, Roberdian, Karsolovi, Reino do Brazil, Pinenses, Bareu, The AbelLandia, The Atlantian Republic, Super Happy Land, Eden Contour, The TriCity, Pacifian, Weghstate, Actias, Arveek, America1234567, The Union of Koslenv, Kingdom of Somerset, Germaniej, Vladiovoska, Newdenizland, Alrida, The Lands of Saint Demetrius, NATION LA, Celnd, New Kowloon Bay, Samgreat, Romana-Italia, The New Age Empire, Neue Austria, Moon Cave, Caliarizomex, Kotkavia, Boa Pergunta, AnImEsHdElIsHa, The River Fel, Holy Souru, Njyrheim, Menerba, Seavia, Svodarska, Byen Frederikshavn, Great Czecho-Slovakia, Zolystia, Datalearner, Aavoniv Mona, Solidarias, Asilands, TipiLand, Karnea, Hippie Kiwis, Kastopoli Salegliari, Lombard Padania, Suthanimark, Solantara, Aurelaignes, Cisparthaeum, Pantheon of Terra, Centaina, Two-Siciles and Sargdinia, Valvert, Uthelstad, Skovestenland and Skytsengelo, Finnish Archipelago, Land of Bobtopia, The Alemannic Republic, Nordeyar, The Vicures Islands, XJeff, Pupunese, Al Galicia, Walfo, Nine Provinces, Arcrovia, Caverniss, The Great Ledger, Hhava, Daesitiate, Wegensburg, North Alpinia, Vientina, Nizar kindom, Ingusya, and Athens But Better.

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, the Super-Spud Cinematic Universe is breaking box office records.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, Kinigin Preparatory School for the Exceedingly Wealthy's basketball team is having a few off-years.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, the Treasury Minister takes anxiety medication every time kids lose their sports kits.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, you can touch grass without leaving your computer.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, maximum security Vurkian subway stations inspire prison systems around the world.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, tensions between the young and old have risen to record levels.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, compliance officers smash the kneecaps of unethical bureaucrats.
  • : Vurk was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, the nationalized auto industry is adept at making durable little cars nobody wants to drive.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, companies are turning to trained Owls for their most menial jobs.

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