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Largest Information Technology Sector: 1,850thLargest Publishing Industry: 2,178thHighest Poor Incomes: 2,524th
The Confederation of
Corrupt Dictatorship
purple is good
Influence
Hatchling
Region
Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Byzantium 1

Population8.428 billion

Capitalconstantinople
LeaderHead of state nicholas
Faitheastern orthodox

Currencysolidus
Animaleagle

The Confederation of Byzantium 1 is a colossal, orderly nation, ruled by Head of state nicholas with an iron fist, and notable for its soft-spoken computers, state-planned economy, and sprawling nuclear power plants. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 8.428 billion greeks 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 medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of constantinople. The average income tax rate is 90.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient greek economy, worth a remarkable 2,079 trillion soliduses 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 an enormous, deeply entrenched black market in Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Tourism. 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 246,757 soliduses, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

A commonwealth of equal nations recognises that Byzantium 1 is a bit more equal than the others, strategic bombers are being converted into preschools, the government's fruit business reeks of rotting produce and corruption, and the media seems excessively interested in what Head of state nicholas is wearing this season. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Byzantium 1's national animal is the eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is eastern orthodox.

Byzantium 1 is ranked 13,538th in the world and 933rd in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 95.44 law-abiding acts per hour.

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Largest Information Technology Sector: 1,850thLargest Publishing Industry: 2,178thHighest Poor Incomes: 2,524thTop
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Most Cultured: 3,533rdMost Scientifically Advanced: 3,547thMost Inclusive: 3,782ndSmartest Citizens: 3,892ndMost Developed: 3,953rdHighest Food Quality: 4,132ndMost Advanced Public Education: 4,374thLargest Black Market: 5,466thHighest Average Incomes: 5,515thMost Rebellious Youth: 6,370thLargest Governments: 6,920thMost Efficient Economies: 7,027thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 7,390thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 7,922ndMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 8,016thHighest Average Tax Rates: 9,797thMost Beautiful Environments: 10,072ndMost Subsidized Industry: 10,839thMost Corrupt Governments: 11,459thLongest Average Lifespans: 11,625thHighest Economic Output: 11,655thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 12,254thLowest Crime Rates: 13,538thMost Secular: 13,745thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 13,859thMost Advanced Public Transport: 14,439thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 14,631stTop
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Largest Retail Industry: 19,027thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 21,842ndLargest Cheese Export Sector: 23,512thHealthiest Citizens: 24,036thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 27,793rd
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Largest Publishing Industry: 74th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 83rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 97th in the regionTop
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Most Inclusive: 134th in the regionMost Cultured: 149th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 162nd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 163rd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 182nd in the regionMost Developed: 194th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 215th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 264th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 314th in the regionLargest Governments: 346th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 383rd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 428th in the regionLargest Black Market: 459th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 460th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 486th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 571st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 585th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 601st in the regionTop
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Longest Average Lifespans: 695th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 716th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 807th in the regionMost Secular: 841st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 933rd in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 941st in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 951st in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 963rd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1,127th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 1,173rd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1,281st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Byzantium 1's influence in Lazarus rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
  • : Byzantium 1 was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Manufacturing Sector and Most Advanced Public Transport.
  • : Byzantium 1's influence in Lazarus rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".
  • : Following new legislation in Byzantium 1, the media seems excessively interested in what Head of state nicholas is wearing this season.
  • : Following new legislation in Byzantium 1, the government's fruit business reeks of rotting produce and corruption.
  • : Byzantium 1 was refounded in Lazarus.
  • : Byzantium 1 ceased to exist in Roman Byzantine Union.
  • : Following new legislation in Byzantium 1, strategic bombers are being converted into preschools.
  • : Following new legislation in Byzantium 1, a commonwealth of equal nations recognises that Byzantium 1 is a bit more equal than the others.
  • : Following new legislation in Byzantium 1, the paparazzi publicize Royal scandals with the utmost delight.

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