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The Realpolitik of York Zionia

“Iacta Alea Est”

Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights:
Very Good
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Excellent

Regional Influence: Vassal

Location: Forest

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York Zionia

Population8.095 billion

CapitalSaint Alkmund
LeaderGaius Berenson
Faiththe Tradition

CurrencyKryptoad
AnimalKodiak

The Realpolitik of York Zionia is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by Gaius Berenson with an even hand, and remarkable for its rum-swilling pirates, digital currency, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless, devout population of 8.095 billion York Zionians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The tiny, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Saint Alkmund. The average income tax rate is 3.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient York Zionian economy, worth a remarkable 3,103 trillion Kryptoads a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an amazing 383,443 Kryptoads, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

The volume of paperwork used to complete a single environmental assessment defeats the purpose, airport announcements inform passengers that flights have been delayed because pilots are having afternoon naps, giggling elementary school newspaper reporters want to know why Gaius Berenson is a silly poophead, and 90% of active duty YZAF personnel have been laid off and replaced by robot kill-drones. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. York Zionia's national animal is the Kodiak, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is the Tradition.

York Zionia is ranked 312,086th in the world and 303rd in Forest for Most Primitive, scoring -929.94 on the Scary Big Number Scale.

Top
1%
Rudest Citizens: 245thHighest Disposable Incomes: 358thMost Valuable International Artwork: 535thMost Cultured: 570thMost Devout: 620thMost Influential: 763rdHighest Poor Incomes: 1,106thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,144thLargest Information Technology Sector: 1,329thSmartest Citizens: 1,350thHighest Average Incomes: 1,398thMost Patriotic: 1,476thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1,671stHighest Food Quality: 1,730thMost Armed: 1,812thLargest Publishing Industry: 1,874thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 1,936thMost Efficient Economies: 2,029thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 2,258thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 2,614thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 2,712thLargest Retail Industry: 2,839thMost Developed: 3,133rdTop
5%
Most World Assembly Endorsements: 3,245thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 3,284thLargest Insurance Industry: 3,459thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 3,755thLargest Agricultural Sector: 4,060thMost Corrupt Governments: 5,219thLargest Governments: 5,318thMost Beautiful Environments: 6,316thHighest Economic Output: 7,353rdLargest Mining Sector: 7,917thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 8,410thMost Inclusive: 8,416thLargest Gambling Industry: 8,582ndMost Advanced Defense Forces: 9,489thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 11,831stLargest Black Market: 11,831stLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 13,751stLongest Average Lifespans: 13,857thTop
10%
Most Subsidized Industry: 17,503rdMost Advanced Public Education: 20,407thMost Advanced Public Transport: 29,120th
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1%
Highest Disposable Incomes: 3rd in the regionTop
5%
Rudest Citizens: 5th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 6th in the regionMost Patriotic: 7th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 7th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 7th in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 7th in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 8th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 9th in the regionLowest Overall Tax Burden: 9th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 9th in the regionMost Devout: 9th in the regionMost Cultured: 9th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 11th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 11th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 11th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 12th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 14th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 15th in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 15th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 15th in the regionTop
10%
Largest Retail Industry: 16th in the regionMost Armed: 16th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 17th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 18th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 18th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 21st in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 23rd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 23rd in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 24th in the regionLargest Black Market: 25th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : York Zionia was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Developed.
  • : Following new legislation in York Zionia, 90% of active duty YZAF personnel have been laid off and replaced by robot kill-drones.
  • : Following new legislation in York Zionia, giggling elementary school newspaper reporters want to know why Gaius Berenson is a silly poophead.
  • : Following new legislation in York Zionia, airport announcements inform passengers that flights have been delayed because pilots are having afternoon naps.
  • : Following new legislation in York Zionia, the volume of paperwork used to complete a single environmental assessment defeats the purpose.
  • : Following new legislation in York Zionia, reports of arson have doubled since the introduction of a privatised fire protection service.
  • : Following new legislation in York Zionia, children usually cry on their first day of school.
  • : York Zionia voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Regarding Artificial Islands".
  • : Following new legislation in York Zionia, motorcycle riders are required to wear so much gear they've been nicknamed "Stay Pufts".
  • : Following new legislation in York Zionia, the nation's infamous boot camp is more brutal than most battlefields.

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