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Most Conservative: 1,568thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1,878thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 2,668th
The System of
Iron Fist Consumerists
Gorkarp Gibbzarj
Influence
Hermit
Supreme Overseer of Gibbzarj and its Most August Realm
Region
Civil Rights
Outlawed
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Unheard Of

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Gibbzarj

Population3.774 billion

CapitalZinkbbarj
LeaderNkola-Glarja
FaithOverseer Worship

CurrencyBinkzar
AnimalZulaja

The System of Gibbzarj is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Nkola-Glarja with an iron fist, and remarkable for its closed borders, infamous sell-swords, and restrictive gun laws. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless, devout population of 3.774 billion Gibbzarjars are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Zinkbbarj. The average income tax rate is 82.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Gibbzarjian economy, worth 844 trillion Binkzars a year, is fairly diversified and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an amazing 223,757 Binkzars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.5 times as much as the poorest.

Scientists are researching the best way to kill off humanity to prevent catastrophic war, side effects of working for Nkola-Glarja may include dis-orientation, jaywalking is punishable by public flogging, and bicyclists are banned from major roads. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Gibbzarj's national animal is the Zulaja, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is Overseer Worship.

Gibbzarj is ranked 153,472nd in the world and 1st in Gibbzarj for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 431.31 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.

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Most Conservative: 1,568thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1,878thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 2,668thTop
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Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 4,372ndLargest Mining Sector: 4,430thLargest Insurance Industry: 5,628thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 5,734thMost Corrupt Governments: 6,211thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 6,302ndMost Patriotic: 6,432ndMost Advanced Public Transport: 6,469thMost Devout: 6,990thHighest Average Incomes: 8,546thLargest Information Technology Sector: 9,160thLargest Black Market: 9,651stMost Authoritarian: 9,702ndLowest Crime Rates: 10,191stMost Subsidized Industry: 11,001stLargest Governments: 11,054thHighest Poor Incomes: 12,213thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 13,325thHighest Average Tax Rates: 14,372ndMost Developed: 14,717thMost Scientifically Advanced: 14,789thTop
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Largest Retail Industry: 16,569thMost Efficient Economies: 16,954thLongest Average Lifespans: 17,808thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 19,910thMost Valuable International Artwork: 26,461stMost Advanced Public Education: 26,893rd
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National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Gibbzarj, bicyclists are banned from major roads.
  • : Following new legislation in Gibbzarj, jaywalking is punishable by public flogging.
  • : Following new legislation in Gibbzarj, side effects of working for Nkola-Glarja may include dis-orientation.
  • : Following new legislation in Gibbzarj, scientists are researching the best way to kill off humanity to prevent catastrophic war.
  • : Following new legislation in Gibbzarj, foreign 'investors' have been taking a great interest in the new secret shuttle.
  • : Following new legislation in Gibbzarj, the government endows universities based on clearly demonstrated greed.
  • : Following new legislation in Gibbzarj, foreign lack of enthusiasm for Gibbzarjian nose-flute disco metal is seen as a reasonable casus belli.
  • : Following new legislation in Gibbzarj, a nickname of "Doctor Death" probably indicates a decorated war hero.
  • : Following new legislation in Gibbzarj, foreign musicians that Nkola-Glarja dislikes are turned away at the border.
  • : Gibbzarj adopted General Assembly Resolution #15 "".

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