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Least Corrupt Governments: 2,272ndMost Advanced Public Education: 2,702ndLargest Publishing Industry: 3,139th
The Dieselpunk Dystopia of
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Progress through Unity!
Influence
Sprat
Region
Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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Harkback Union

Population23.966 billion

CapitalGreater Harkback Metroplex
LeaderCentral Authorization Bureau
FaithHarkback Cult

Currency-M-
AnimalREDACTED

The Dieselpunk Dystopia of Harkback Union is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by Central Authorization Bureau with a fair hand, and renowned for its sprawling nuclear power plants, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and restrictive gun laws. The compassionate, democratic, humorless population of 23.966 billion Harkbacks hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The enormous government prioritizes Education, although Healthcare, Environment, and Welfare are also considered important, while Spirituality receives no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Greater Harkback Metroplex. The average income tax rate is 95.8%.

The frighteningly efficient Harkback Unionian economy, worth a remarkable 3,537 trillion -MS a year, is highly specialized and mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 147,606 -MS, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The government decides its policies by observing the flight of birds, light entertainment shows are light on actual entertainment, the question of 'what is Central Authorization Bureau's favorite color?' has been given a priority rating of burnt-orange, and the voyages of obsolete star-trekking satellites on deliberate escape orbits are only just beginning. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Harkback Union's national animal is the REDACTED, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Harkback Cult.

Harkback Union is ranked 7,082nd in the world and 16th in Wintreath for Most Cultured, scoring 139 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Least Corrupt Governments: 2,272ndMost Advanced Public Education: 2,702ndTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 3,139thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 3,185thLargest Welfare Programs: 3,473rdSafest: 3,712thMost Developed: 3,896thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 4,366thSmartest Citizens: 4,432ndHighest Average Tax Rates: 5,074thMost Scientifically Advanced: 5,263rdHighest Economic Output: 5,706thLargest Information Technology Sector: 5,877thMost Rebellious Youth: 6,530thMost Beautiful Environments: 6,677thMost Cultured: 7,082ndLargest Governments: 7,427thLongest Average Lifespans: 9,065thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 9,137thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 9,447thLowest Crime Rates: 9,571stLargest Populations: 9,600thHighest Poor Incomes: 9,980thMost Pacifist: 11,742ndMost Advanced Public Transport: 12,061stHighest Food Quality: 12,520thMost Compassionate Citizens: 12,527thTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 17,258thHealthiest Citizens: 19,657thMost Inclusive: 19,679thMost Valuable International Artwork: 21,628thHighest Average Incomes: 22,880thMost Subsidized Industry: 26,117thMost Efficient Economies: 28,992nd
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Least Corrupt Governments: 3rd in the regionTop
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Largest Populations: 5th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 5th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 9th in the regionMost Developed: 10th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 10th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 10th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 10th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 10th in the regionSafest: 11th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 12th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 13th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 13th in the regionNudest: 13th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 14th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 14th in the regionTop
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Highest Poor Incomes: 16th in the regionMost Cultured: 16th in the regionLargest Governments: 19th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 20th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 22nd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 22nd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 23rd in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 24th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 24th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 30th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Harkback Union's influence in Wintreath rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
  • : Harkback Union was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Efficient Economies.
  • : Harkback Union was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Efficient Economies.
  • : Harkback Union was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Efficient Economies.
  • : Harkback Union's influence in Wintreath rose from "Nipper" to "Minnow".
  • : Harkback Union's influence in Wintreath rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".
  • : Harkback Union's influence in Wintreath rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
  • : Harkback Union was struck by a Mk III (Purifier) Cure Missile from Altanse, curing 4 million infected.
  • : Harkback Union was struck by a Mk III (Purifier) Cure Missile from Altanse, curing 2 million infected.
  • : Harkback Union was struck by a Mk III (Purifier) Cure Missile from Altanse, curing 4 million infected.

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