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Best Weather: 1,907thMost Beautiful Environments: 2,458thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 2,949th
The Constitutional Monarchy of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Stronger together or forever divided
Influence
Handshaker
Civil Rights
Below Average
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Below Average

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Sterkistan

Population22.239 billion

CapitalVetstuna
LeaderEmilia Viinanen
FaithOstarism

CurrencyPerka
AnimalAlbutra Hawk

The Constitutional Monarchy of Sterkistan is a titanic, efficient nation, ruled by Emilia Viinanen with an even hand, and remarkable for its anti-smoking policies, compulsory military service, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate population of 22.239 billion Sterks have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Vetstuna. The average income tax rate is 91.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Sterkian economy, worth a remarkable 3,846 trillion Perkas a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 172,982 Perkas, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Widow Twankey complains about being "cancelled", the only movement outdoors is of ramen-delivery drones, medical staff can legally quiet people who ask for a second helping of Salisbury steak, and residents of houses built on a foundation of wishful thinking are prone to an odd sinking feeling. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Sterkistan's national animal is the Albutra Hawk, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Ostarism.

Sterkistan is ranked 7,184th in the world and 4th in Coalition of Crown Albatross for Highest Poor Incomes, with 143,434.86 Standard Monetary Units.

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Largest Populations: 15,755thHighest Average Incomes: 17,134thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 20,598thLargest Publishing Industry: 26,570thMost Income Equality: 26,664thMost Cheerful Citizens: 28,010thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 29,056thSafest: 30,648th
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Lowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 1st in the regionTop
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Best Weather: 2nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 2nd in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 2nd in the regionMost Cultured: 3rd in the regionMost Secular: 3rd in the regionLargest Governments: 3rd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 3rd in the regionMost Developed: 3rd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 3rd in the regionLargest Populations: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 3rd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 4th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 4th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 4th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 4th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 4th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 4th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 4th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 4th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 5th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 5th in the regionMost Accessible: 5th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 5th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 6th in the regionMost Inclusive: 6th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 7th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 8th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 8th in the regionNicest Citizens: 8th in the regionTop
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Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 9th in the regionMost Influential: 10th in the regionMost Patriotic: 15th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Sterkistan was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
  • : Following new legislation in Sterkistan, residents of houses built on a foundation of wishful thinking are prone to an odd sinking feeling.
  • : Following new legislation in Sterkistan, medical staff can legally quiet people who ask for a second helping of Salisbury steak.
  • : Following new legislation in Sterkistan, the only movement outdoors is of ramen-delivery drones.
  • : Following new legislation in Sterkistan, Widow Twankey complains about being "cancelled".
  • : Following new legislation in Sterkistan, repurposed warships fire swag at company promotional events.
  • : Sterkistan was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
  • : Sterkistan was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
  • : Sterkistan was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements.
  • : Sterkistan altered its national flag.

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