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Most Influential: 119thLargest Agricultural Sector: 310thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 381st
The People's Imperivm of
Corrupt Dictatorship
To look but not to be is as stealing and not selling
Influence
Squire
Region
Civil Rights
Average
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Ferranghia

Population23.386 billion

CapitalUnterFerronia I
LeaderAdmiral

CurrencyFerr
Animalcrow

The People's Imperivm of Ferranghia is a titanic, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Admiral with an iron fist, and renowned for its national health service, anti-smoking policies, and state-planned economy. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 23.386 billion Ferranghians are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.

The tiny, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of UnterFerronia I. The average income tax rate is 9.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Ferranghian economy, worth a remarkable 8,546 trillion Ferrs 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 large, well-organized, fairly diversified black market in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. 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 amazing 365,461 Ferrs, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Exterminators swarm Ferranghian homes, the alien invasion siren sounds eerily like a UFO, schoolchildren tunnel out to skip classes, and fair-weather fans talk during plays while die-hard theatre enthusiasts stay at home. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Ferranghia's national animal is the crow, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ferranghia is ranked 69,083rd in the world and 556th in Europe for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 1,774.45 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.

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Most Influential: 119thLargest Agricultural Sector: 310thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 381stLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 425thMost Secular: 450thHighest Disposable Incomes: 485thMost Armed: 582ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 659thHighest Poor Incomes: 853rdNudest: 1,315thLargest Information Technology Sector: 1,318thMost Cultured: 1,381stMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,426thSmartest Citizens: 1,496thHighest Average Incomes: 1,598thHighest Economic Output: 1,622ndRudest Citizens: 2,574thMost Developed: 2,641stMost Corrupt Governments: 2,877thMost Beautiful Environments: 3,081stLargest Cheese Export Sector: 3,164thLargest Black Market: 3,267thTop
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Highest Food Quality: 3,633rdLargest Publishing Industry: 3,882ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 4,520thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 4,571stLongest Average Lifespans: 5,013thMost Patriotic: 5,515thLargest Retail Industry: 6,310thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 7,645thLargest Governments: 7,841stHealthiest Citizens: 8,801stMost Valuable International Artwork: 9,293rdMost Efficient Economies: 12,300thMost Advanced Public Education: 13,152ndMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 13,735thLargest Populations: 14,381stHighest Wealthy Incomes: 15,631stTop
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 22,605thMost Income Equality: 32,401st
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Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 5th in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 5th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 7th in the regionMost Armed: 8th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 8th in the regionNudest: 9th in the regionTop
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Highest Poor Incomes: 16th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 19th in the regionMost Secular: 20th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 21st in the regionLargest Black Market: 22nd in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 22nd in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 22nd in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 23rd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 25th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 30th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 33rd in the regionMost Cultured: 33rd in the regionMost Patriotic: 36th in the regionRudest Citizens: 37th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 46th in the regionLargest Populations: 54th in the regionTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 65th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 67th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 70th in the regionMost Stationary: 75th in the regionMost Developed: 76th in the regionMost Influential: 76th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 85th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 86th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 95th in the regionLowest Overall Tax Burden: 106th in the region
Has WA voting rights.

Endorsements Received: 210 » Imperium Anglorum, Invernessia, Rary, The Champions League, The Poland-Lithuania Commonwealth, Yahlia, Irminsulia, Thracia Republic, St Scarlett, Northern German Federation, Jim the Baptist, Dark Matter, Nardin, Ausvelt, Trixeland, Alsted, An Clar, Pilipinas and Malaya, Someseni, Regnum Italiae, New Eestiball, Armbruster, The Scandinavian Realm, Dizgovzy, Raghallaigh, Iceagea, Leranditale, Agatep, Elisabethshagen, Outer Sparta, Calicov, Istastioner, The New Nordic Union, Reiserland, Cambany, Thracia and Crimea, Agausia, New Vardarland, The New Palaces, The Sigometh Dynasty, Salarnsia, X Country, Durlia, The Atlantian Republic, Germaniej, Vulonia, Great Whiteland, Vandila, Soclania, Canturk, and 160 others.Koseowonn, Pinenses, Eastoria, Arsenial, Konzhov, Sicheslav, Bareu, Weltbeherrschung, Umeria, Dakea, Der Deutscher Volksbund, United Communes of Chile, Wiener-Neustadt, Maritzal, Convilla, Falvaard, Ostermarch, New Vorarlberg, Wamia, Kluz, Dauershire, National Federation, Verlian, Leszno, Askira, Amicities, Lumiarae, Superior Saxonia, Alpine Lands, Super Happy Land, Potatopelago, The TriCity, Vurk, Karsolovi, Providence-Saint George, Union of Rossiya, Laver Island, NPO2, Fenian Provinces, Scotland and the Isle of Man, Kanokla, The Western European Commonwealth, NDR, Qroma, Annamara, The States of Texas and Arkansas, Ugric-Finnish, Livaotheion, Nova Prussia, Ode Duddis, Velenar, Inquanok, Higher Thermidor, Tectovira, Innocentic, Sloventa, Yuskovsk, Bessarasia, Lipaland, Zion Imperium, Woodlands, Reino do Brazil, Ithania, Newex Nov Can, Kardiran, Rayakavkaz, Tushto, Maariko, Starenia, Skyetland, Chioganah, Nova Moldavia, Warzakie, Pen Blanityion, Salzau, Foderales Konigreich Schlesien, Neu Innsbruck, North Batica, Cielovera, Lieges, Dombaness, Baldorium, Transilmania, Joda, Sinclairtown, The Seven Provinces, Portugal Empire State, LuxDiei, Laransa, Pacifian, Carconia, Eden Contour, America1234567, Newdenizland, Arveek, Celnd, The New Age Empire, AnImEsHdElIsHa, Genuna, Holy Souru, Aavoniv Mona, Seavia, Astillero, Jaxonedia, TipiLand, Svodarska, Ingusya, Almanny, Nordurstjarna, Samgreat, Boa Pergunta, Great Czecho-Slovakia, Menerba, NATION LA, Tyumak, Alrida, Kyievan Dynasty, The Sakartvelo, Wyndland, Stukilo, Etnon, Edgerladraysteanoust, Yorkov, Panamethea, Leiningerland, Byen Frederikshavn, Nea Europa, Zolystia, Romana-Italia, New Benjamin, Kingdom of Somerset, The Templar Papal New State, Karnea, Caliarizomex, Professor Thomas, Lombard Padania, Corporatio Helvetica, Duravian, Suthanimark, Solantara, Latin Iberia, Valvert, New Kowloon Bay, Land of Bobtopia, The Vicures Islands, Nordeyar, North Alpinia, XJeff, Nova-Arcadia, Pupunese, Walfo, The Alemannic Republic, Wegensburg, Vientina, Nizar kindom, Uthelstad, Gooey Reimagining, Apocana, Athens But Better, and Alcrosnia.

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Ferranghia was endorsed by The Third Republic of Alcrosnia.
  • : Ferranghia was endorsed by The Democratic States of Athens But Better.
  • : Ferranghia was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Black Market and the Top 10% for Most Income Equality.
  • : Following new legislation in Ferranghia, fair-weather fans talk during plays while die-hard theatre enthusiasts stay at home.
  • : Ferranghia voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Disability Assistance Law ".
  • : Ferranghia was reclassified from "Father Knows Best State" to "Corrupt Dictatorship".
  • : Ferranghia adopted General Assembly Resolution #14 "".
  • : Following new legislation in Ferranghia, schoolchildren tunnel out to skip classes.
  • : Following new legislation in Ferranghia, the alien invasion siren sounds eerily like a UFO.
  • : Following new legislation in Ferranghia, exterminators swarm Ferranghian homes.

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