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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 1,795thMost Influential: 3,227thSafest: 3,763rd
The Kingdom of
Moralistic Democracy
Peace forever, kurkentize never dies
Influence
Sprat
Region
Civil Rights
Rare
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Kurkentize

Population4.7 billion

CapitalGitol
LeaderKurker

CurrencyKG
AnimalSnake

The Kingdom of Kurkentize is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Kurker with an even hand, and notable for its parental licensing program, frequent executions, and anti-smoking policies. The cynical population of 4.7 billion Kurkentizeans are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The enormous, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Law & Order, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Gitol. The average income tax rate is 86.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Kurkentizean economy, worth 507 trillion KGS a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 108,044 KGS, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Attempted suicide is punishable by public hanging, creating dance remixes is the newest form of conspicuous consumption, Little League matches are often attended by riot police with water cannon... just in case, and beggars lack pockets for spare change. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Kurkentize's national animal is the Snake, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Kurkentize is ranked 47,337th in the world and 193rd in Europe for Most Conservative, scoring 76.17 on the Bush-Santorum Dawning Terror Index.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 1,795thTop
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Most Influential: 3,227thSafest: 3,763rdMost Secular: 5,723rdBest Weather: 6,015thMost Advanced Public Transport: 6,866thMost Pacifist: 7,011thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 8,423rdHealthiest Citizens: 8,496thLongest Average Lifespans: 8,506thMost Beautiful Environments: 10,238thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 10,357thMost Developed: 11,178thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 11,375thLowest Crime Rates: 12,180thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 12,241stLargest Welfare Programs: 13,459thHighest Average Tax Rates: 13,927thMost Advanced Public Education: 14,731stTop
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Smartest Citizens: 19,582ndMost Subsidized Industry: 20,957thLargest Governments: 22,851stLargest Information Technology Sector: 24,110thMost Scientifically Advanced: 26,283rdMost Efficient Economies: 28,796thHighest Food Quality: 28,893rd
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 77th in the regionSafest: 86th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 91st in the regionMost Secular: 95th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Kurkentize, beggars lack pockets for spare change.
  • : Following new legislation in Kurkentize, Little League matches are often attended by riot police with water cannon... just in case.
  • : Following new legislation in Kurkentize, creating dance remixes is the newest form of conspicuous consumption.
  • : Following new legislation in Kurkentize, attempted suicide is punishable by public hanging.
  • : Following new legislation in Kurkentize, patriotic citizens chant "there's only one Kurkentize" at foreigners.
  • : Following new legislation in Kurkentize, children must be board certified to append "Jr" to their name.
  • : Following new legislation in Kurkentize, environmentalists are advocating slash-and-burn in the nation's forests.
  • : Following new legislation in Kurkentize, the government has cut its subsidies for all special interest groups.
  • : Kurkentize was endorsed by The Free Land of Ukrainian Crimea and Sevastopol.
  • : Kurkentize was endorsed by The United Republic of The Free States of Rome.

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