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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 24thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 36thHighest Disposable Incomes: 46th
The Constitutional Empire of
Anarchy
The Empire Shall Grow
President Dmitri Covasku III
Influence
Superpower
Vice-Delegate
Region
Civil Rights
Excessive
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Superb

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Zurkerx

Population28.106 billion

CapitalMoskova
LeaderPresident Dmitri Covasku III
FaithAtheism

CurrencyZureu
AnimalBuffalo

The Constitutional Empire of Zurkerx is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by President Dmitri Covasku III with a fair hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, keen interest in outer space, and rampant corporate plagiarism. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless population of 28.106 billion Zurks live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, corrupt, liberal, pro-business government, or what there is of one, is primarily concerned with Defense, although Industry and Education are also considered important, while Environment and Welfare aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Moskova. Income tax is unheard of.

The frighteningly efficient Zurk economy, worth an astonishing 17,853 trillion Zureus a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Retail, Soda Sales, and Gambling. Average income is a breathtaking 635,229 Zureus, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 3,235,801 per year while the poor average 68,825, a ratio of 47.0 to 1.

The nation's politicians are known more for the internet memes they spawn than any of their accomplishments, the official Zurk Phrase Book weighs as much as a small child, the people have taken "Hail President Dmitri Covasku III" as an invitation to lob rocks, and President Dmitri Covasku III's new door-knocking campaign has the sweet taste of success. 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. Zurkerx's national animal is the Buffalo, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Atheism.

Zurkerx is ranked 114th in the world and 1st in Zentari for Largest Cheese Export Sector, scoring 17,830.53 on the Mozzarella Productivity Index.

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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 24thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 36thHighest Disposable Incomes: 46thRudest Citizens: 62ndLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 68thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 68thFattest Citizens: 69thMost Avoided: 76thMost Armed: 85thLargest Gambling Industry: 86thHighest Crime Rates: 97thMost Rebellious Youth: 106thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 112thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 114thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 131stMost Scientifically Advanced: 158thHighest Average Incomes: 162ndHighest Economic Output: 184thLargest Insurance Industry: 184thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 195thLargest Retail Industry: 206thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 240thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 253rdLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 266thMost Efficient Economies: 279thMost Secular: 355thLargest Mining Sector: 363rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 414thLargest Information Technology Sector: 682ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 847thSmartest Citizens: 997thMost Cultured: 1,024thMost Stationary: 1,102ndMost Valuable International Artwork: 1,525thMost Inclusive: 2,025thTop
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Most Patriotic: 3,457thLargest Governments: 3,903rdLargest Publishing Industry: 4,196thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 4,917thLargest Populations: 5,119thMost Corrupt Governments: 5,532ndLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 7,383rdMost Influential: 8,078thTop
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Nudest: 14,966thLargest Black Market: 15,091stMost World Assembly Endorsements: 15,820thMost Subsidized Industry: 19,019thMost Extensive Civil Rights: 27,757thMost Pro-Market: 28,193rd
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Largest Agricultural Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Inclusive: 1st in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 1st in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1st in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 1st in the regionMost Extensive Civil Rights: 1st in the regionRudest Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Populations: 1st in the regionLargest Governments: 1st in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 1st in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 1st in the regionFattest Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 1st in the regionMost Armed: 1st in the regionMost Patriotic: 1st in the regionMost Influential: 1st in the regionMost Stationary: 1st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 1st in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 1st in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 1st in the regionMost Avoided: 1st in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1st in the regionLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1st in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 1st in the regionMost Secular: 1st in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1st in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 1st in the regionNudest: 1st in the regionHighest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Zurkerx agreed to construct embassies between Zentari and Majestia.
  • : Zurkerx was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Extensive Civil Rights and Most Pro-Market.
  • : Zurkerx was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Extensive Civil Rights.
  • : Zurkerx was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Extensive Civil Rights.
  • : Zurkerx was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Dead and Most Survivors.
  • : Zurkerx was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Extensive Civil Rights.
  • : Zurkerx was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Pro-Market.
  • : Zurkerx agreed to construct embassies between Zentari and Hyperborea.
  • : Zurkerx agreed to construct embassies between Zentari and The IMPERIUM.
  • : Zurkerx lodged a message on the Zentari Regional Message Board.

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