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The Holy Blue Empire of Witzelsucht

“NationStates” Yodle

Category: Moralistic Democracy
Civil Rights:
Few
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Below Average

Regional Influence: Hegemony

Location: The Graveyard That Has No Big Banks

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Witzelsucht

Population15.599 billion

CapitalHell
LeaderYodle
FaithYodlism

CurrencyGold Coin
AnimalZombie

The Holy Blue Empire of Witzelsucht is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Yodle with an even hand, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, pith helmet sales, and prohibition of alcohol. The hard-nosed, humorless, devout population of 15.599 billion Angel of Deaths are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Hell. The average income tax rate is 46.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Dead economy, worth a remarkable 2,042 trillion Gold Coins a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Basket Weaving. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 130,916 Gold Coins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Depression sinks in after each election when voters realize they are stuck with these people for years, rural communities are all but disenfranchised as politicians focus all their attention on winning the deciding urban votes, 'The Anti-Government Hour' is a popular programme on many of Witzelsucht's radio stations, and Hell is a police state during international summits. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Witzelsucht's national animal is the Zombie, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Yodlism.

Witzelsucht is ranked 66,925th in the world and 1st in The Graveyard That Has No Big Banks for Most Stationary, with 714.92841050108 days.

Top
5%
Largest Cheese Export Sector: 4,828thMost Armed: 7,833rdLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 9,089thMost Primitive: 10,087thLargest Black Market: 11,628thHighest Economic Output: 12,008thTop
10%
Largest Manufacturing Sector: 15,543rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 15,816thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 16,565thHighest Disposable Incomes: 17,095thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 18,329thMost Devout: 18,588thMost Valuable International Artwork: 18,796thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 20,019thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 23,957thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 24,503rdLargest Populations: 25,102ndMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 25,714thHighest Poor Incomes: 29,135th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Witzelsucht's influence in The Graveyard That Has No Big Banks fell from "Hermit" to "Hegemony".
  • : Witzelsucht was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Average Incomes.
  • : Witzelsucht was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Manufacturing Sector.
  • : Witzelsucht was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Average Incomes.
  • : Following new legislation in Witzelsucht, Hell is a police state during international summits.
  • : Following new legislation in Witzelsucht, 'The Anti-Government Hour' is a popular programme on many of Witzelsucht's radio stations.
  • : Following new legislation in Witzelsucht, rural communities are all but disenfranchised as politicians focus all their attention on winning the deciding urban votes.
  • : Witzelsucht was reclassified from "Iron Fist Consumerists" to "Moralistic Democracy".
  • : Following new legislation in Witzelsucht, depression sinks in after each election when voters realize they are stuck with these people for years.
  • : Following new legislation in Witzelsucht, the nation frequently scolds its subject territories for staying up past bedtime.

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