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Most Subsidized Industry: 722ndMost Devout: 770thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1,108th
The Supreme Imperium of
Iron Fist Consumerists Imperialist Pig Dog Oppressors
Arise Absentius, to Heaven we Ascend
Imperator Domine Maximus Flavius
Influence
Eminence Grise
Region
Civil Rights
Rare
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Absentius

Population9.909 billion

CapitalAbscention
LeaderImperator Domine Maximus Flavius
FaithFaith of the Pentarchy

CurrencyAureus
AnimalImperial Golden Sky Eagle

The Supreme Imperium of Absentius is a colossal, orderly nation, ruled by Imperator Domine Maximus Flavius with an iron fist, and remarkable for its ubiquitous missile silos, punitive income tax rates, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, devout population of 9.909 billion Absentines are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Administration, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Abscention. The average income tax rate is 96.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Absentiusian economy, worth a remarkable 3,305 trillion Aureuses a year, is broadly diversified and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Retail, Information Technology, and Book Publishing. Average income is an amazing 333,626 Aureuses, with the richest citizens earning 6.5 times as much as the poorest.

Contestants on Absentius's Got Talent are screened by the government to make sure that they actually have talent, the Department of Reduction of Bureaucratic Red Tape has set up a working committee to investigate its own excessive paperwork, skateboarding is punishable by heavy fines, and ceremonial zweihänders are used in holy rituals. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Absentius's national animal is the Imperial Golden Sky Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Faith of the Pentarchy.

Absentius is ranked 167,605th in the world and 3rd in Berytus for Most Stationary, with 107.88213928872 days.

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Most Subsidized Industry: 722ndMost Devout: 770thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1,108thMost Efficient Economies: 1,144thLargest Retail Industry: 1,717thHighest Average Incomes: 2,048thLargest Black Market: 2,568thLargest Publishing Industry: 2,799thTop
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Largest Governments: 3,019thMost Corrupt Governments: 3,204thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 3,526thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 3,589thLargest Mining Sector: 3,590thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 3,652ndMost Advanced Defense Forces: 3,804thRudest Citizens: 4,040thMost Patriotic: 4,413thHighest Average Tax Rates: 4,482ndMost Cultured: 4,710thMost Advanced Public Education: 4,818thLargest Agricultural Sector: 5,026thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 5,160thLowest Crime Rates: 5,320thHighest Economic Output: 6,338thMost Developed: 6,493rdLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 6,514thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 7,008thMost Scientifically Advanced: 7,385thSmartest Citizens: 7,543rdLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 8,041stMost Advanced Public Transport: 8,418thLargest Welfare Programs: 8,566thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 9,762ndLargest Information Technology Sector: 10,041stHighest Poor Incomes: 10,520thLongest Average Lifespans: 11,108thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 12,312thFattest Citizens: 14,156thTop
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 15,117thHighest Food Quality: 19,533rdMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 21,683rdLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 24,878thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 27,748th
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Most Devout: 1st in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 1st in the regionRudest Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1st in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1st in the regionFattest Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 1st in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 1st in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 1st in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 1st in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 1st in the regionLargest Black Market: 1st in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 1st in the regionLargest Populations: 1st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Absentius was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Governments.
  • : Absentius was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Advanced Law Enforcement.
  • : Absentius was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Fattest Citizens.
  • : Following new legislation in Absentius, ceremonial zweihänders are used in holy rituals.
  • : Following new legislation in Absentius, skateboarding is punishable by heavy fines.
  • : Following new legislation in Absentius, the Department of Reduction of Bureaucratic Red Tape has set up a working committee to investigate its own excessive paperwork.
  • : Following new legislation in Absentius, contestants on Absentius's Got Talent are screened by the government to make sure that they actually have talent.
  • : Following new legislation in Absentius, visitors to Absentius are microchipped and must be escorted by an Absentiusian soldier - even to the bathroom.
  • : Following new legislation in Absentius, citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements.
  • : Following new legislation in Absentius, biker gangs and fashionistas are converting to the Tranquility of Yellow en masse.

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