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Most Stationary: 67thMost Cheerful Citizens: 290thBest Weather: 375th
The Holy Empire of
Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Join us or go to hell.
Influence
Dominator
Supreme Imperial Authority
Region
Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
Weak
Political Freedom
Excellent

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Pogaria

Population45.869 billion

CapitalDominion
LeaderEmperor Emmanuel
FaithTruthism

Currencykoss
Animalphoenix

The Holy Empire of Pogaria is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by Emperor Emmanuel with an even hand, and renowned for its unlimited-speed roads, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and hatred of cheese. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful, devout population of 45.869 billion Pogarians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Environment, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Dominion. The income tax rate is 100%.

The enormous but sluggish Pogarian economy, worth a remarkable 3,693 trillion kosses a year, is driven almost entirely by government activity. The industrial sector is solely comprised of the Book Publishing industry. Average income is 80,511 kosses, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

At least 1% of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs budget goes to Emperor Emmanuel's wardrobe, designer truncheons are the latest law enforcement fashion craze, the government has officially clarified that "wee on your hands to save time" does not count as proper hygiene, and the nation's smallest phoenixball teams trade draft picks for a free lunch. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Pogaria's national animal is the phoenix, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Truthism.

Pogaria is ranked 1,791st in the world and 1st in The Empire for Most Cultured, scoring 279 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Most Stationary: 67thMost Cheerful Citizens: 290thBest Weather: 375thMost Beautiful Environments: 507thMost Pacifist: 550thLargest Populations: 594thSafest: 634thNicest Citizens: 647thLowest Crime Rates: 674thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 689thMost Compassionate Citizens: 730thHighest Average Tax Rates: 779thLargest Governments: 1,206thHealthiest Citizens: 1,231stLongest Average Lifespans: 1,588thMost Cultured: 1,791stMost Devout: 1,987thHighest Food Quality: 1,991stLeast Corrupt Governments: 2,099thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2,144thLargest Welfare Programs: 2,533rdSmartest Citizens: 2,616thTop
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Most Rebellious Youth: 3,075thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 3,157thMost Valuable International Artwork: 3,794thMost Advanced Public Education: 4,774thMost Influential: 5,235thMost Inclusive: 5,306thHighest Economic Output: 5,342ndMost Advanced Public Transport: 5,553rdMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 10,375thTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 15,717thMost Scientifically Advanced: 16,662ndMost Income Equality: 17,634thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 19,605thHighest Poor Incomes: 30,327th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Pogaria voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Ban on Sexual Abuse of Animals".
  • : Pogaria voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "Commend Yohannes"".
  • : Pogaria voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Prisoner Financial Rights".
  • : Pogaria was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Pogaria voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Liberate Lux Immortalem".
  • : Pogaria voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Standardized Passport Arrangements".
  • : Pogaria was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Pogaria voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Promoting Ethnic and Cultural Equality".
  • : Pogaria was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Rebellious Youth.
  • : Pogaria voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "Food and Drug Standards"".

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