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Most Armed: 3,796thMost Devout: 3,953rdMost Patriotic: 4,235th
The Commonwealth of
Psychotic Dictatorship
Mos Legem Regit
Influence
Apprentice
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Vortissa

Population12.064 billion

CapitalSaint Monarchie
LeaderKing Richard I

CurrencySovereign
AnimalWolf

The Commonwealth of Vortissa is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by King Richard I with an iron fist, and renowned for its anti-smoking policies, ubiquitous missile silos, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 12.064 billion Vortesians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The large, corrupt, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Saint Monarchie. The average income tax rate is 92.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Vortissan economy, worth a remarkable 1,712 trillion Sovereigns a year, is quite specialized and mostly made up of the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Basket Weaving, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 141,957 Sovereigns, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Private law firms are unheard of, the police have reaffirmed their tough stance on drugs, government bureaucrats review designs for birdhouses to ensure they do not block the views of neighbors, and creating dance remixes is the newest form of conspicuous consumption. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vortissa's national animal is the Wolf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Vortissa is ranked 117,519th in the world and 14th in United Fascist Workers Association for Most Stationary, with 312.34041121312 days.

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Most Armed: 3,796thMost Devout: 3,953rdMost Patriotic: 4,235thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 5,356thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 5,526thLowest Crime Rates: 5,624thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 5,639thMost Cultured: 6,283rdHealthiest Citizens: 6,640thLongest Average Lifespans: 6,790thMost Developed: 6,863rdMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 7,063rdMost Advanced Public Education: 7,705thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 8,051stMost Beautiful Environments: 8,134thHighest Average Tax Rates: 8,184thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 8,963rdBest Weather: 10,032ndLargest Governments: 10,175thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 10,312thMost Primitive: 10,552ndLargest Welfare Programs: 12,521stSmartest Citizens: 12,906thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 13,375thTop
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Highest Economic Output: 15,160thMost Valuable International Artwork: 18,665thLargest Agricultural Sector: 20,251stMost Efficient Economies: 22,528thSafest: 23,174thMost Corrupt Governments: 25,103rdHighest Poor Incomes: 25,185thHighest Average Incomes: 25,390thMost Authoritarian: 25,644thMost Subsidized Industry: 26,397th
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 2nd in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 2nd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 2nd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 2nd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 2nd in the regionTop
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Most Beautiful Environments: 3rd in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 3rd in the regionMost Cultured: 3rd in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 3rd in the regionMost Developed: 3rd in the regionMost Armed: 3rd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 4th in the regionBest Weather: 4th in the regionMost Primitive: 4th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 4th in the regionLargest Populations: 4th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 5th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Vortissa, creating dance remixes is the newest form of conspicuous consumption.
  • : Following new legislation in Vortissa, government bureaucrats review designs for birdhouses to ensure they do not block the views of neighbors.
  • : Following new legislation in Vortissa, the police have reaffirmed their tough stance on drugs.
  • : Vortissa was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Economic Output.
  • : Vortissa was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Economic Output.
  • : Following new legislation in Vortissa, private law firms are unheard of.
  • : Following new legislation in Vortissa, binoculars sales are at an all-time high.
  • : Following new legislation in Vortissa, only the rich can afford the latest medical innovations.
  • : Following new legislation in Vortissa, builders spend more time negotiating "tasteful architecture" than on actual construction.
  • : Following new legislation in Vortissa, the populace lives in fear of painful execution for minor offences.

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