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Parakka

Population23.826 billion

CapitalGar Jenna
LeaderEmperor Luke Atreides
FaithJediism

CurrencyPound
AnimalHawk

The Empire of Parakka is a titanic, safe nation, ruled by Emperor Luke Atreides with an even hand, and notable for its compulsory military service, ubiquitous missile silos, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless population of 23.826 billion Parakkans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Gar Jenna. The average income tax rate is 73.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Parakkan economy, worth a remarkable 2,380 trillion Pounds a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Cheese Exports, and Automobile Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 99,930 Pounds, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The army's use of chemical weapons leaves a bad taste in the mouth, orientation videos remind rookie female politicians that slaps on the bottom are perfectly acceptable forms of communication, wigged-out hunters report playing croquet with the Queen of Hearts, and the government only invests in infrastructure after a natural disaster. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Parakka's national animal is the Hawk, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Jediism.

Parakka is ranked 28,383rd in the world and 1st in Solar Alliance for Highest Poor Incomes, with 77,392.5 Standard Monetary Units.

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Most Stationary: 15,967thMost Scientifically Advanced: 17,992ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 18,078thMost Advanced Public Education: 19,109thMost Valuable International Artwork: 19,613thLongest Average Lifespans: 19,915thMost Advanced Public Transport: 20,616thLargest Information Technology Sector: 21,803rdMost Cultured: 22,097thSmartest Citizens: 22,792ndHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 25,228thHighest Poor Incomes: 28,383rdHighest Food Quality: 29,114thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 29,312thBest Weather: 29,505thHighest Average Tax Rates: 30,082nd

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  • : Parakka was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements.
  • : Parakka was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements.
  • : Parakka was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Scientifically Advanced.
  • : Parakka was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Populations.
  • : Parakka was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork.
  • : Parakka was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : Parakka was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Popular Tourist Destinations.
  • : Parakka was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : Parakka was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Popular Tourist Destinations.
  • : Parakka was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Influential.

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