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Most Valuable International Artwork: 1,044thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 2,843rdLeast Corrupt Governments: 5,283rd
The Unexplained Phenomenon of
Democratic Socialists
No Sil It Heve
Influence
Shoeshiner
Region
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Excellent

Overview Factbook Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

Hurdergaryp

Population16.733 billion

CapitalKjeld
LeaderStaatshoofd

Currencyflorijn
Animalkoningspoedel

The Unexplained Phenomenon of Hurdergaryp is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Staatshoofd with an even hand, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls, keen interest in outer space, and daily referendums. The compassionate, democratic population of 16.733 billion Hurdergarypians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Environment, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kjeld. The average income tax rate is 71.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Hurdergarypian economy, worth a remarkable 2,277 trillion florijns a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is fairly diversified, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an impressive 136,129 florijns, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Dog owners proudly declare that their pups can predict when the mailman will arrive, hay has been added to school cafeteria menus, government fact-checkers use surprising amounts of high explosive, and the government defends a woman's right to choose. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Hurdergaryp's national animal is the koningspoedel, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Hurdergaryp is ranked 14,977th in the world and 97th in Forest for Most Cultured, scoring 101 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Most Valuable International Artwork: 1,044thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 2,843rdTop
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Least Corrupt Governments: 5,283rdMost Scientifically Advanced: 7,681stMost Compassionate Citizens: 7,980thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 8,583rdNicest Citizens: 9,144thMost Inclusive: 9,782ndMost Developed: 9,936thMost Pacifist: 10,002ndHighest Economic Output: 10,262ndHealthiest Citizens: 10,306thLargest Publishing Industry: 10,371stHighest Food Quality: 10,418thLargest Welfare Programs: 10,624thLongest Average Lifespans: 11,217thSafest: 11,321stSmartest Citizens: 11,491stMost Advanced Public Transport: 11,934thLargest Information Technology Sector: 12,011thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 12,068thMost Secular: 12,437thMost Stationary: 12,469thMost Beautiful Environments: 13,042ndHighest Poor Incomes: 13,757thMost Advanced Public Education: 13,812thMost Influential: 13,881stMost Cultured: 14,977thTop
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Best Weather: 18,340thLargest Populations: 22,119thLargest Governments: 23,963rdMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 24,452ndLowest Crime Rates: 24,808thHighest Average Incomes: 27,799thMost Efficient Economies: 30,010th
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 19th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 31st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Hurdergaryp was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Efficient Economies.
  • : Hurdergaryp was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Cultured.
  • : Hurdergaryp was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Highest Workforce Participation Rate.
  • : Hurdergaryp was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Highest Workforce Participation Rate.
  • : Hurdergaryp was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : Following new legislation in Hurdergaryp, the government defends a woman's right to choose.
  • : Following new legislation in Hurdergaryp, government fact-checkers use surprising amounts of high explosive.
  • : Following new legislation in Hurdergaryp, hay has been added to school cafeteria menus.
  • : Following new legislation in Hurdergaryp, dog owners proudly declare that their pups can predict when the mailman will arrive.
  • : Hurdergaryp was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Efficient Economies.

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