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The Moncorian State of Zarquilandia

“Power and grace”

Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Civil Rights:
Below Average
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Rare

Regional Influence: Apprentice

Location: The Axis of Evil

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Zarquilandia

Population1.051 billion

CapitalCircea
LeaderEmperor Azariel of Moncor
FaithAtheism

CurrencyMoncorian dollar
AnimalHawk

The Moncorian State of Zarquilandia is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Emperor Azariel of Moncor with an iron fist, and remarkable for its unlimited-speed roads, otherworldly petting zoo, and prohibition of alcohol. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.051 billion Zarquilandians are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.

The medium-sized, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Administration, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Circea. The average income tax rate is 53.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Zarquilandian economy, worth 121 trillion Moncorian dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Furniture Restoration, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 115,297 Moncorian dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Census workers are having a hard time figuring out who is actually living in Zarquilandia after the ban on emigration was lifted, every week is blindness awareness week, the government has solemnly sworn not to look up other nations' internet browsing history if the favor is returned, and the airship business has been driven out of the country by strict regulations and high fines. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Zarquilandia's national animal is the Hawk, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Atheism.

Zarquilandia is ranked 45,129th in the world and 16th in The Axis of Evil for Highest Average Incomes, with 115,297.22 Standard Monetary Units.

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Largest Cheese Export Sector: 3,793rdLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 6,604thSafest: 8,078thMost Pacifist: 8,367thMost Secular: 9,760thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 13,427thBest Weather: 15,330thTop
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Most Cheerful Citizens: 16,218thMost Developed: 17,021stLowest Crime Rates: 17,685thLongest Average Lifespans: 17,828thHighest Poor Incomes: 18,298thHealthiest Citizens: 19,996thMost Beautiful Environments: 22,089thMost Advanced Public Transport: 22,437thMost Scientifically Advanced: 23,378thHighest Food Quality: 28,491stMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 29,883rdMost Income Equality: 30,329thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 30,508thLargest Information Technology Sector: 30,724thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 31,173rdSmartest Citizens: 31,476th
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Best Weather: 1st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Income Equality: 1st in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 1st in the regionTop
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Most Inclusive: 2nd in the regionMost Developed: 2nd in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 2nd in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 2nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Zarquilandia was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Income Equality.
  • : Following new legislation in Zarquilandia, the airship business has been driven out of the country by strict regulations and high fines.
  • : Following new legislation in Zarquilandia, the government has solemnly sworn not to look up other nations' internet browsing history if the favor is returned.
  • : Zarquilandia was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens and Smartest Citizens.
  • : Following new legislation in Zarquilandia, every week is blindness awareness week.
  • : Zarquilandia was reclassified from "Father Knows Best State" to "Corrupt Dictatorship".
  • : Following new legislation in Zarquilandia, census workers are having a hard time figuring out who is actually living in Zarquilandia after the ban on emigration was lifted.
  • : Following new legislation in Zarquilandia, Emperor Azariel of Moncor claims to be the epitome of family values.
  • : Following new legislation in Zarquilandia, artificial intelligences seeking exciting work are overcome with ennui.
  • : Zarquilandia was reclassified from "Corrupt Dictatorship" to "Father Knows Best State".

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