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Largest Information Technology Sector: 2,451stMost Scientifically Advanced: 2,494thLowest Crime Rates: 4,293rd
The Unconventional Geniuses of
Psychotic Dictatorship
For Talchyon and for Life!
Influence
Eminence Grise
Region
Civil Rights
Rare
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Talchyon

Population17.15 billion

CapitalNemo
LeaderActing Head Dr Lazarus Biltoff

CurrencyCredit
AnimalPrawn shrimp

The Unconventional Geniuses of Talchyon is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by Acting Head Dr Lazarus Biltoff with an iron fist, and renowned for its digital currency, triple-decker prams, and avowedly heterosexual populace. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless, devout population of 17.15 billion Talchyonites 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 medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Nemo. The average income tax rate is 66.8%.

The frighteningly efficient Talchyonian economy, worth a remarkable 3,366 trillion Credits a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Trout Farming. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 196,307 Credits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.5 times as much as the poorest.

This summer's chart-toppers sound almost the same as last year's, chalkboards are replaced with billboards in the classroom, private law firms are unheard of, and stern tutting by international commentators has persuaded Talchyon to disarm. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Talchyon's national animal is the Prawn shrimp, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Talchyon is ranked 4,293rd in the world and 2nd in Icarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 120.16 law-abiding acts per hour.

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Largest Information Technology Sector: 2,451stMost Scientifically Advanced: 2,494thTop
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Lowest Crime Rates: 4,293rdSafest: 4,742ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 5,628thHighest Economic Output: 6,122ndMost Stationary: 6,570thMost Developed: 7,057thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 7,142ndSmartest Citizens: 8,355thMost Devout: 8,496thLongest Average Lifespans: 9,341stHealthiest Citizens: 9,351stMost Influential: 9,575thHighest Average Incomes: 10,595thMost Beautiful Environments: 11,168thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 12,054thLargest Agricultural Sector: 12,645thMost Efficient Economies: 12,840thLargest Governments: 13,380thBest Weather: 15,329thTop
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Largest Cheese Export Sector: 15,627thHighest Poor Incomes: 16,092ndHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 19,755thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 20,467thLargest Populations: 21,409thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 21,461stMost Valuable International Artwork: 21,738thMost Advanced Public Education: 21,840thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 23,722ndHighest Disposable Incomes: 23,894thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 23,990thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 27,703rdMost Subsidized Industry: 28,925thLargest Retail Industry: 29,593rdMost Cultured: 29,954th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Talchyon, stern tutting by international commentators has persuaded Talchyon to disarm.
  • : Following new legislation in Talchyon, private law firms are unheard of.
  • : Talchyon was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Best Weather.
  • : Talchyon was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Cultured and Largest Retail Industry.
  • : Following new legislation in Talchyon, chalkboards are replaced with billboards in the classroom.
  • : Following new legislation in Talchyon, this summer's chart-toppers sound almost the same as last year's.
  • : Following new legislation in Talchyon, an internet search for the word "bland" produces pictures of Acting Head Dr Lazarus Biltoff.
  • : Talchyon was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Best Weather.
  • : Talchyon was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Best Weather.
  • : Following new legislation in Talchyon, government ministers have eclectic tastes in curtains.

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