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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 137thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 141stMost Devout: 183rd
The Empire of
Father Knows Best State
With God, for Emperor and Fatherland
Influence
Diplomat
Region
Civil Rights
Some
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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Valcouria

Population25.502 billion

CapitalBainbridge
LeaderEmperor Constantine I
FaithRoman Catholicism

CurrencyDollar
AnimalWhite-tailed Eagle

The Empire of Valcouria is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Emperor Constantine I with an iron fist, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls, compulsory military service, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-working, cynical, cheerful, devout population of 25.502 billion Valcourians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The tiny government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bainbridge. Income tax is unheard of.

The frighteningly efficient Valcourian economy, worth an astonishing 10,230 trillion Dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Retail, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an amazing 401,156 Dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.9 times as much as the poorest.

Emperor Constantine I reduces citizens' commute times by giving away their homes, citizens must pay to enjoy Valcouria's pristine beaches, formerly fertile fields are being leached dry of nutrients by intensive farming, and escaped birthday balloons are torpedoed out of the sky. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Valcouria's national animal is the White-tailed Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Roman Catholicism.

Valcouria is ranked 456th in the world and 1st in Anteria for Most Cultured, scoring 511 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 137thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 141stMost Devout: 183rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 244thHighest Disposable Incomes: 268thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 305thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 370thLargest Publishing Industry: 380thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 405thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 450thLowest Crime Rates: 454thMost Cultured: 456thMost Cheerful Citizens: 719thHighest Economic Output: 776thLargest Insurance Industry: 871stHealthiest Citizens: 884thSafest: 886thMost Developed: 896thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 896thLongest Average Lifespans: 948thMost Influential: 1,046thHighest Average Incomes: 1,087thSmartest Citizens: 1,360thMost Efficient Economies: 1,576thLargest Retail Industry: 1,945thHighest Poor Incomes: 2,967thTop
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Largest Governments: 3,428thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 3,884thHighest Food Quality: 4,120thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 4,541stMost Beautiful Environments: 4,600thMost Scientifically Advanced: 5,425thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 6,152ndLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 6,236thBest Weather: 6,560thNicest Citizens: 6,634thLargest Populations: 7,407thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 8,590thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 12,174thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 13,609thMost Stationary: 14,595thLargest Mining Sector: 14,851stTop
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Most Advanced Public Education: 16,674thLargest Information Technology Sector: 20,641stLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 24,751stMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 25,728thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 28,219th
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Largest Populations: 1st in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 1st in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1st in the regionMost Devout: 1st in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 1st in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 1st in the regionTop
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Highest Workforce Participation Rate: 2nd in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 2nd in the regionLowest Overall Tax Burden: 2nd in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 2nd in the regionMost Developed: 3rd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 3rd in the regionSafest: 3rd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 3rd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 3rd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 3rd in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 4th in the regionLargest Governments: 4th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 4th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 5th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 6th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 6th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 6th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 7th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 7th in the regionMost Influential: 7th in the regionTop
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Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 8th in the regionMost Stationary: 10th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 11th in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 11th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 11th in the regionNicest Citizens: 11th in the regionBest Weather: 11th in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 12th in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 13th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 13th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Valcouria, escaped birthday balloons are torpedoed out of the sky.
  • : Following new legislation in Valcouria, formerly fertile fields are being leached dry of nutrients by intensive farming.
  • : Valcouria voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Ban on Sexual Abuse of Animals".
  • : Valcouria was reclassified from "Iron Fist Consumerists" to "Father Knows Best State".
  • : Valcouria voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "Commend Yohannes"".
  • : Following new legislation in Valcouria, citizens must pay to enjoy Valcouria's pristine beaches.
  • : Valcouria was reclassified from "Father Knows Best State" to "Iron Fist Consumerists".
  • : Valcouria was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Following new legislation in Valcouria, Emperor Constantine I reduces citizens' commute times by giving away their homes.
  • : Valcouria was reclassified from "Iron Fist Consumerists" to "Father Knows Best State".

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