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The Republic of Great barr

“Hail Our Great Republic” 'Zumba'

Category: Corporate Police State
Civil Rights:
Unheard Of
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Unheard Of

Regional Influence: Hermit

Location: The Holy Empire of Bawrai

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Great barr

Population20.686 billion

CapitalGreat barr City
Leader'Zumba'
FaithChristian

CurrencyDollor
AnimalZombie

The Republic of Great barr is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by 'Zumba' with an iron fist, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space, unlimited-speed roads, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 20.686 billion Great barrians are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed.

The relatively small, corrupt, moralistic, pro-business, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, with Industry and Law & Order also on the agenda, while Environment and Welfare aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Great barr City. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 15.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Great barrian economy, worth a remarkable 5,723 trillion Dollors a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Retail, Information Technology, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an amazing 276,671 Dollors, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 2,550,702 per year while the poor average 3,012, a ratio of 846 to 1.

Advertisements for jobs in the sciences run in fashion magazines, APCs on school runs disgorge kids via assault ramps, street cleaners are noticeably glum during jubilee celebrations, and both criminals and civilians are DOA. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force. Great barr's national animal is the Zombie, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Christian.

Great barr is ranked 36,143rd in the world and 1st in The Holy Empire of Bawrai for Most Extreme, scoring 36.23 on the Paul-Nader Subjective Decentrality Index.

Top
1%
Greatest Rich-Poor Divides: 229thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 516thFattest Citizens: 575thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 656thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 871stHighest Disposable Incomes: 1,203rdMost Avoided: 1,237thLargest Retail Industry: 1,314thMost Secular: 1,347thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 1,392ndMost Corrupt Governments: 1,442ndLargest Insurance Industry: 1,832ndLargest Soda Pop Sector: 2,030thLargest Mining Sector: 2,419thMost Armed: 2,479thLargest Gambling Industry: 2,535thHighest Economic Output: 2,802ndTop
5%
Rudest Citizens: 3,223rdLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 3,732ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 3,840thHighest Average Incomes: 4,041stMost Efficient Economies: 4,124thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 4,524thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 4,573rdLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 4,874thNudest: 6,462ndLargest Black Market: 6,806thMost Scientifically Advanced: 7,827thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 9,493rdMost Stationary: 10,479thMost Influential: 11,328thMost Valuable International Artwork: 11,884thMost Subsidized Industry: 13,680thLargest Information Technology Sector: 14,335thMost Ignorant Citizens: 15,701stLargest Governments: 15,761stTop
10%
Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 15,983rdLargest Populations: 17,223rdMost Conservative: 19,806thMost Patriotic: 19,872ndMost Pro-Market: 29,578th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Great barr agreed to construct embassies between The Holy Empire of Bawrai and Pecan Sandies.
  • : Great barr was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Governments.
  • : Following new legislation in Great barr, both criminals and civilians are DOA.
  • : Great barr was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Dead, Most Survivors, and Most Zombies.
  • : Great barr was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Ignorant Citizens.
  • : Great barr was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Ignorant Citizens.
  • : Great barr was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Governments.
  • : Great barr was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
  • : Great barr was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Highest Economic Output.
  • : Great barr was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Pro-Market.

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