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Lowest Overall Tax Burden: 223rdHighest Crime Rates: 241stLargest Soda Pop Sector: 254th
The A of the B of the C of the D of
New York Times Democracy
Don't mess with us, and we won't mess with you, friend.
Influence
Sprat
Region
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Excellent

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Zjaum

Population16.235 billion

CapitalWt'kroiya Turayi
LeaderT'korov Eyeketrau
FaithReformed Christianity

Currencywyi
Animalwoiwi

The A of the B of the C of the D of Zjaum is a titanic, socially progressive nation, ruled by T'korov Eyeketrau with a fair hand, and notable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, digital currency, and rampant corporate plagiarism. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless, devout population of 16.235 billion R'Koo-oi enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The minute, corrupt government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Industry, although Administration and Education are also considered important, while Welfare and Environment aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Wt'kroiya Turayi. Income tax is unheard of.

The frighteningly efficient Wrau-yi economy, worth a remarkable 4,996 trillion wyis a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Retail, Soda Sales, and Gambling. Average income is an amazing 307,786 wyis, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

There's an aura of pseudoscience around academia, the optimally efficient parking strategy for business commuters is referred to as the "traveling salesman problem", soldiers are taught to throw their guns at their enemies once the bullets have run out, and ministers browse Alright! magazine for fashion tips. Crime, especially youth-related, is so common that it is unusual to encounter someone following the law, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Zjaum's national animal is the woiwi, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Reformed Christianity.

Zjaum is ranked 762nd in the world and 2nd in Concord for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 11,525.06 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.

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Lowest Overall Tax Burden: 223rdHighest Crime Rates: 241stLargest Soda Pop Sector: 254thMost Armed: 275thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 296thFattest Citizens: 311thMost Avoided: 351stLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 528thLargest Retail Industry: 529thLargest Gambling Industry: 547thHighest Disposable Incomes: 577thRudest Citizens: 608thLargest Insurance Industry: 762ndMost Rebellious Youth: 877thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 1,267thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 1,787thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,902ndHighest Poor Incomes: 2,261stHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 2,633rdHighest Average Incomes: 2,909thLargest Mining Sector: 3,020thLargest Information Technology Sector: 3,193rdTop
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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 4,071stHighest Economic Output: 4,496thMost Devout: 4,635thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 5,179thLargest Publishing Industry: 7,246thSmartest Citizens: 7,982ndMost World Assembly Endorsements: 9,313thMost Corrupt Governments: 9,400thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 12,280thMost Efficient Economies: 14,231stLargest Black Market: 16,150thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 16,309thTop
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 21,048thMost Cultured: 24,373rdLargest Populations: 25,811thHighest Drug Use: 30,232nd
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Largest Gambling Industry: 1st in the regionHighest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1st in the regionMost Avoided: 1st in the regionMost Armed: 1st in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 1st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 1st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 2nd in the regionFattest Citizens: 2nd in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 2nd in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 2nd in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 2nd in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 2nd in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 2nd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 2nd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 3rd in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 3rd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 3rd in the regionRudest Citizens: 3rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 4th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 4th in the regionLargest Populations: 7th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 8th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 8th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 8th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 8th in the regionMost Devout: 8th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 10th in the regionLargest Black Market: 10th in the regionTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 14th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 29th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 31st in the regionHighest Drug Use: 44th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 52nd in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 54th in the regionTop
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Largest Manufacturing Sector: 62nd in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 68th in the regionMost Cultured: 101st in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 107th in the region
No WA voting rights.

Endorsements Received: 3 » Concordcacher, Southwestern Federal Republic, and Council of Feathers.

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord fell from "Sprat" to "Minnow".
  • : Zjaum was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Wealthy Incomes.
  • : Zjaum was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Black Market.
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
  • : Zjaum was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord fell from "Sprat" to "Minnow".
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord fell from "Sprat" to "Minnow".
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".

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