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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 993rdHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1,706thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1,706th
The Golden Lands of
Iron Fist Consumerists
As individuals we lead, As a nation we conquer.
King Rush Montana
Influence
Squire
Region
Civil Rights
Unheard Of
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Rare

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Shardventoria

Population11.261 billion

CapitalLiberty Port
LeaderKing Rush Montana
FaithGolden Faith

CurrencyShell
AnimalGolden Cheetah

The Golden Lands of Shardventoria is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by King Rush Montana with an iron fist, and notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, keen interest in outer space, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 11.261 billion Shardventorians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The large, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Education, and Industry are also considered important, while Spirituality and International Aid aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Liberty Port. The average income tax rate is 96.2%.

The frighteningly efficient Shardventorian economy, worth a remarkable 3,207 trillion Shells a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an amazing 284,874 Shells, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 1,262,123 per year while the poor average 40,156, a ratio of 31.4 to 1.

Tesco was recently named as the new national treasurer, the nationalistic national anthem inspires citizens to literally spit at foreigners, naturists are jailed regularly for indecent exposure, and wrongful arrests abound as 'criminals' blame the guy next to them. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Shardventoria's national animal is the Golden Cheetah, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is Golden Faith.

Shardventoria is ranked 122,811th in the world and 2,587th in Lazarus for Most Stationary, with 284.12591538152 days.

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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 993rdHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1,706thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1,706thMost Scientifically Advanced: 2,850thMost Armed: 2,929thTop
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Most Subsidized Industry: 3,070thLargest Governments: 3,135thMost Corrupt Governments: 3,174thMost Efficient Economies: 3,289thLowest Crime Rates: 3,445thHighest Average Incomes: 3,457thMost Advanced Public Transport: 3,501stMost Valuable International Artwork: 3,528thMost Patriotic: 3,643rdLargest Retail Industry: 3,673rdLargest Black Market: 3,773rdMost Advanced Public Education: 4,188thMost Developed: 4,433rdHighest Average Tax Rates: 4,615thLargest Information Technology Sector: 4,875thRudest Citizens: 5,243rdLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 5,427thMost Influential: 5,653rdSmartest Citizens: 5,761stLargest Manufacturing Sector: 5,834thLargest Insurance Industry: 6,384thLargest Publishing Industry: 6,494thHighest Economic Output: 6,614thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 7,219thLongest Average Lifespans: 9,167thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 9,726thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 11,554thHealthiest Citizens: 11,726thMost Conservative: 12,226thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 13,845thTop
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Most Cultured: 15,854thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 17,165thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 22,117thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 24,950thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 25,439th
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 57th in the regionTop
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Most Influential: 108th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 115th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 121st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 123rd in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 124th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 130th in the regionLargest Governments: 133rd in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 142nd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 157th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 162nd in the regionMost Armed: 177th in the regionMost Patriotic: 181st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 182nd in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 199th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 208th in the regionMost Developed: 221st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 224th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 231st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 232nd in the regionRudest Citizens: 260th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 280th in the regionLargest Black Market: 286th in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 322nd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 322nd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 406th in the regionMost Conservative: 432nd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 474th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 499th in the regionGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 499th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 514th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 518th in the regionTop
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Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 549th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 616th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 626th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 700th in the regionMost Cultured: 906th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 906th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Shardventoria, wrongful arrests abound as 'criminals' blame the guy next to them.
  • : Following new legislation in Shardventoria, naturists are jailed regularly for indecent exposure.
  • : Following new legislation in Shardventoria, the nationalistic national anthem inspires citizens to literally spit at foreigners.
  • : Following new legislation in Shardventoria, Tesco was recently named as the new national treasurer.
  • : Following new legislation in Shardventoria, EULAs remind customers that "Private Mode" is a browser setting rather than a promise.
  • : Following new legislation in Shardventoria, shorter foreigners are often forcibly deported on suspicion of working for the World Assembly.
  • : Shardventoria resigned from the World Assembly.
  • : Following new legislation in Shardventoria, the tax agency is feared more than serial killers and terrorists.
  • : Following new legislation in Shardventoria, every product goes through extensive safety-testing by the government.
  • : Following new legislation in Shardventoria, scientists are researching the best way to kill off humanity to prevent catastrophic war.

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