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The Union of Valerion

“One vision. One purpose.”

Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights:
Good
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Outlawed

Regional Influence: Squire

Location: the Rejected Realms

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Valerion

Population24.003 billion

CapitalValerion
LeaderOverlord Valerius

CurrencyDenarii
AnimalRaven

The Union of Valerion is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by Overlord Valerius with an iron fist, and remarkable for its compulsory military service, parental licensing program, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 24.003 billion Valerionites are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The large, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Valerion. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Valerionic economy, worth a remarkable 9,973 trillion Denariis a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing and Tourism. Average income is an amazing 415,521 Denariis, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Visiting dignitaries make excuses to leave functions early and head to the nearest pub, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, saying "don't do anything that Overlord Valerius wouldn't do" doesn't exclude a great deal, and children wondering what happens to pets after they die are shown where the compost heap is. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Valerion's national animal is the Raven, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Valerion is ranked 205,429th in the world and 2,856th in the Rejected Realms for Largest Cheese Export Sector, scoring 778.9 on the Mozzarella Productivity Index.

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Largest Governments: 147thSmartest Citizens: 148thMost Secular: 149thLowest Crime Rates: 154thHighest Average Tax Rates: 156thSafest: 263rdMost Scientifically Advanced: 264thMost Advanced Public Transport: 307thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 311thLargest Information Technology Sector: 382ndMost Advanced Public Education: 383rdHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 452ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 461stHighest Poor Incomes: 484thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 603rdMost Advanced Defense Forces: 609thMost Developed: 691stLongest Average Lifespans: 750thMost Patriotic: 890thHighest Economic Output: 942ndHighest Average Incomes: 1,149thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 1,258thHealthiest Citizens: 1,381stMost Inclusive: 1,849thMost Beautiful Environments: 2,509thHighest Food Quality: 2,794thMost Corrupt Governments: 2,810thMost Efficient Economies: 2,859thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 3,072ndTop
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Largest Welfare Programs: 3,523rdMost World Assembly Endorsements: 4,637thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 4,966thMost Influential: 5,045thMost Cultured: 5,964thMost Subsidized Industry: 7,923rdRudest Citizens: 9,340thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 9,903rdMost Stationary: 9,961stLargest Populations: 12,409th
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Most Secular: 4th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 4th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 4th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 4th in the regionLargest Governments: 4th in the regionSafest: 7th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 8th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 9th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 9th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 9th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 9th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 10th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 10th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 10th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 11th in the regionMost Patriotic: 16th in the regionMost Developed: 18th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 19th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 20th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 24th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 26th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 28th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 33rd in the regionMost Inclusive: 49th in the regionTop
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Most Beautiful Environments: 51st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 63rd in the regionMost Influential: 64th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 69th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 69th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 69th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 69th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 86th in the regionMost Stationary: 104th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 126th in the regionMost Cultured: 126th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 127th in the regionLargest Populations: 165th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 167th in the regionRudest Citizens: 182nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Valerion voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "World Assembly Central Library Compact"".
  • : Valerion voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Commend UPC".
  • : Valerion voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Medical care for the incarcerated".
  • : Valerion was endorsed by The Allied States of Reformed Union of the Peoples of Brazil.
  • : Valerion was endorsed by The Empire of Panthalasa Empirivm.
  • : Valerion voted against the World Assembly Resolution "costs in Criminal Cases Act".
  • : Following new legislation in Valerion, children wondering what happens to pets after they die are shown where the compost heap is.
  • : Valerion voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Sustainable Timber Standards".
  • : Valerion voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Commend Kractero".
  • : Valerion voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "World Assembly Headquarters"".

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