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The Second Empire of Kiermark

“Krone und Volk, im Ziel vereinigt” High King Kieran III Alarik

Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Good
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Below Average

Regional Influence: Page

Location: One big Island

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Kiermark

Population37.18 billion

CapitalKessengard
LeaderHigh King Kieran III Alarik
FaithKieric Orthodoxy

CurrencyReichsmark
AnimalDirewolf

The Second Empire of Kiermark is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by High King Kieran III Alarik with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, compulsory military service, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed population of 37.18 billion Kierics are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The medium-sized, corrupt, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Social Policy. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kessengard. The average income tax rate is 87.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Kieric economy, worth a remarkable 8,548 trillion Reichsmarks a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Uranium Mining. Average income is an amazing 229,935 Reichsmarks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Unemployed accountants keep double-entry ledgers of their benefit claims, citizens seem fixated on 105m x 45m rectangles, the sudden proliferation of nuclear weapons is very queer, and virtual assistants are seen with increasing suspicion every time they get an upgrade. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Kiermark's national animal is the Direwolf, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is Kieric Orthodoxy.

Kiermark is ranked 171,736th in the world and 36th in One big Island for Most Stationary, with 95.06648082408 days.

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Highest Economic Output: 1,191stLargest Mining Sector: 1,584thLargest Populations: 2,022ndLargest Publishing Industry: 2,560thSmartest Citizens: 2,596thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 2,902ndTop
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Most Developed: 3,229thHighest Poor Incomes: 3,842ndMost Cultured: 4,249thMost Scientifically Advanced: 4,338thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 4,799thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 5,510thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 5,797thLargest Governments: 6,282ndMost Advanced Public Education: 6,481stLargest Information Technology Sector: 6,614thHighest Average Incomes: 6,843rdMost Efficient Economies: 7,273rdLowest Crime Rates: 7,806thMost Secular: 8,099thMost Valuable International Artwork: 8,900thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 9,072ndHighest Food Quality: 9,889thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 11,445thLongest Average Lifespans: 12,090thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 12,524thHighest Average Tax Rates: 12,533rdHealthiest Citizens: 13,968thMost Inclusive: 14,371stTop
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Highest Workforce Participation Rate: 15,978thSafest: 16,119thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 16,182ndMost Patriotic: 21,847thMost Advanced Public Transport: 24,006th
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionMost Secular: 2nd in the regionMost Developed: 2nd in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 2nd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 2nd in the regionTop
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Most Efficient Economies: 3rd in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 3rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 3rd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 4th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 4th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 4th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 4th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 4th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 4th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 4th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 4th in the regionMost Cultured: 4th in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 4th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 4th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 4th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 5th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 5th in the regionLargest Populations: 5th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 5th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 5th in the regionLargest Governments: 5th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Kiermark's influence in One big Island rose from "Shoeshiner" to "Page".
  • : Following new legislation in Kiermark, virtual assistants are seen with increasing suspicion every time they get an upgrade.
  • : Following new legislation in Kiermark, the sudden proliferation of nuclear weapons is very queer.
  • : Kiermark was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Advanced Defense Forces.
  • : Kiermark was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Advanced Defense Forces.
  • : Kiermark was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Inclusive.
  • : Kiermark's influence in One big Island rose from "Sprat" to "Shoeshiner".
  • : Kiermark's influence in One big Island rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
  • : Kiermark's influence in One big Island rose from "Nipper" to "Minnow".
  • : Kiermark's influence in One big Island rose from "Zero" to "Nipper".

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