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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 318thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 518thMost Influential: 873rd
The Technocracy States of
Compulsory Consumerist State Consumerist Wage Drones
All Will Be One
The Shepherd
Influence
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Civil Rights
Some
Economy
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Political Freedom
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Azzarel

Population13.951 billion

CapitalAirstrip One
LeaderThe Shepherd

Currencycredit
AnimalMeerkat

The Technocracy States of Azzarel is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by The Shepherd with an iron fist, and renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape, compulsory military service, and smutty television. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 13.951 billion Azzas are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.

The relatively small, corrupt, pro-business, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Airstrip One. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 25.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Azza economy, worth a remarkable 4,207 trillion credits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an amazing 301,576 credits, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 1,366,284 per year while the poor average 40,843, a ratio of 33.5 to 1.

Internet moderators work overtime to remove memes comparing The Shepherd to cartoon bears, there's no representation without taxation, graverobbers claim they're acting within the interest of 'scientific preservation', and citizens who leave the country are officially classed as traitors. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Azzarel's national animal is the Meerkat, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Azzarel is ranked 2,961st in the world and 147th in The North Pacific for Lowest Crime Rates, with 130.79 law-abiding acts per hour.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 318thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 518thMost Influential: 873rdMost Corrupt Governments: 885thMost Valuable International Artwork: 1,166thHighest Disposable Incomes: 1,292ndLargest Insurance Industry: 1,319thLargest Retail Industry: 1,395thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,447thLargest Information Technology Sector: 1,456thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1,520thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 2,384thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 2,591stHighest Average Incomes: 2,808thMost Secular: 2,936thLowest Crime Rates: 2,961stTop
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Largest Cheese Export Sector: 3,478thMost Efficient Economies: 3,752ndMost Developed: 3,888thSmartest Citizens: 4,098thHighest Economic Output: 4,356thLargest Black Market: 4,738thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 5,122ndHealthiest Citizens: 6,118thLongest Average Lifespans: 6,392ndLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 7,175thLargest Mining Sector: 7,408thRudest Citizens: 8,047thMost Cultured: 8,579thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 8,721stLargest Governments: 8,765thMost Stationary: 9,932ndMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 10,520thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 11,338thMost Subsidized Industry: 15,213thTop
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 17,382ndMost Advanced Public Education: 17,742ndMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 18,600thLargest Publishing Industry: 20,207thHighest Food Quality: 24,258thMost Pro-Market: 27,031stLargest Populations: 29,171st
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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 26th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 35th in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 35th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 35th in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 49th in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 52nd in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 55th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 58th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 71st in the regionTop
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Most Scientifically Advanced: 72nd in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 89th in the regionLargest Black Market: 93rd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 109th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 114th in the regionMost Secular: 120th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 124th in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 135th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 137th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 139th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 147th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 163rd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 174th in the regionMost Influential: 184th in the regionMost Stationary: 194th in the regionMost Developed: 197th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 197th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 200th in the regionMost Pro-Market: 204th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 205th in the regionRudest Citizens: 292nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 320th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 338th in the regionTop
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Greatest Rich-Poor Divides: 361st in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 388th in the regionMost Cultured: 390th in the regionLargest Governments: 395th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 431st in the regionLargest Populations: 482nd in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 605th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 652nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Azzarel, citizens who leave the country are officially classed as traitors.
  • : Azzarel endorsed The Democratic Republic of Ardok.
  • : Azzarel was endorsed by The Democratic Republic of Ardok.
  • : Following new legislation in Azzarel, graverobbers claim they're acting within the interest of 'scientific preservation'.
  • : Following new legislation in Azzarel, there's no representation without taxation.
  • : Following new legislation in Azzarel, internet moderators work overtime to remove memes comparing The Shepherd to cartoon bears.
  • : Following new legislation in Azzarel, hiding wrinkles with make-up is illegal.
  • : Following new legislation in Azzarel, you have to be a billionaire to qualify for welfare.
  • : Following new legislation in Azzarel, foreign policy often involves bullwhips and leather.
  • : Following new legislation in Azzarel, fast-food chefs regularly win Health Innovation Awards for spitting on burgers.

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World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 291 » Siwale, Pallaith, PlanetPunk, Great Bights Mum, Corfad, Cloydicia, Wineclaw, Necromonia, Unimaginable Doom, Xentherida, Malta Comino Gozo, Maott, The Austro Germanic Union, Kwaj, Unsophisticate, Panama Coalition, Radicaster, Sil Dorsett, Frances Francis the First of France, Phoronu, Zyvetskistaahn, Shibutani, Yukti, Former English Colony, New Trisone, Koda-Land, Empy, Zeternia, Ethnon, Wilkshire, Greater Pittsburgh, The Iron Lions, The Rhein States, Vincone Cae, Votak Matim, North Bratislava, The Windmilluminati, Dreadton, Omnistria, Ninjak30, Pasargad, The Sinclarian Provinces, Joodey, Solmetria, Acrabinnia, Trillius, Loutsland, Seenvorland, Antiyard, Xagill, and 241 others.PotatoFarmers, Kranostav, Zecit, Pleroma Sans Romans, Merconitonitopia, Advancia-Sizzletown, Singamadri, Herzliyya, Nationeer, Khoik, Aeolist, Nistriabar, Unshleepd, Sikol, Prydania, Simone Republic, Animu Place, Joevala, Loptous, Cartures, A Salmon Named Harold, Fran Advar, Rainengrad, The Peoples Republic of Kyle, Ozstan, Bankowiata, The Jerichowan Country, Chukstik Illahi, Wisconsota, Katuda, Perikuresu, Liberum Hibernia, Neopie, Andanavia, Batatoland Empire, AmManies, Hellsinky, Oannia, Capitista, New Terra-Nullius, Holy Marcus Empire, Parpyduckland, Intelbrazia, Pazair, KAP03land, Cobolica, Regallio, Bornodia, The Arverni Lands, Thought Obliteration, Rex Republic, Eggplant Island, Gragadoia, Bagojo, Inspiratus, GPT-3, Old Emporia, Filibustra, Varisland, Gurou, Omicron Persei V111, Oceania-America, Laurendon, Tsandonown, Chipoli, Sechiole, TyGerria, TheLandOfFunFunFun, Austro-Bavarian States, Mesvice, Intion North, New-Ferytland, Wolffoxia, Exkosia, Stud Hoy, Russila, Transitional Global Authority, Darkanistan, Racoda, Rinadia, Aguaria Major, Technocratic-european Countries, Harjad, Vlenkenov, Dem Republic of Romania, Laforeia, PlanetMercury, Kandorith, Pyos Ter, New Lakemba, Nouvel Empire, Jeltronian WA Mission, IHateRights, Ellbonnia, Etanur, Blyskalia, Federation of Vanguard, Pinky Queen, New Selkirk, Gorundu, Iespao, Esperonia, Territorio di Nessuno, Zerentopia, Atrito, Snipland, Southern Moosetopia, Pineappleistania, Mallyna, Marlducro, Catalis, Segesta, Vilaforta, The Confederate States of America, Kazorton, South Parter, Arucaria, Saugeen Shores, Viridiann, Deliber, Greater Portugaliza, Northern-Kempia, Frieszia, New Atlantico, The Secret Society of Zimbabwae2, TamilPesum, Ishtimbine, Valentine Z, New Cordyceps, Kaschovia, Bjorkikistan, Iamm, Kingdom of Time, Furballland, Dakota Territories, R3X, Petronellania, Workers Republic of Prestes Order, Bedsonya, Oskland, Ayuzhhhhh, Roman Empire August, Alogiada, The Blind Side, Ovekisu, Bodhisva, The Police, Great Ignesia, Teriol, Notyoutopia, Republiqueducroissant, Castle In Confidence, Caecar, Tugupaw, Calahy, Michigander, Negarden, Inclement Space, Allied Stumbler, The Scarborough Administration, Galbadiana, Grith Neria, DarkMondoria, Texopolian TRADE ROUTE, Neptunian Military Administration, Maxiverse, CyberEgypt, Jenha, Saint-Dauphin, Lionsroar, Izern, Amdupe, Sellaeta, Kaiser Dominance, Vertigoism, Sindoesia, Brandon II, Crilland, Reichtangle The Best, Sycruliovin, Bardopia, Sur Isles, Leone Frankia, Aerilia, Velting-Instan, Zandos, Love Shack, Eurocom, Tehmistan, Alire, Hyphen, Jasmine Dragon, Lezaseia, Mystiquelle, Western Justice, Lambadian, Latin Crimea, Armonker, Qep, Individualist Catopia, Artoriticitys, Illusia and Neverendia, United Orange Valley States, Zelenaya Dolina, Catis, New Chiken, Ereena, Choi Hanji, Verderiesdre, Ateala, Free State Of Wrangler Island, Luminerra, Arostica, McMasterdonia, Ziprotscria, Sunnaria, Nebiyar, Halsoni, Kainin, Barxa, Valiacorkit, Eludmonden, Lugarvatn, Fragrancia, Psykistriaa, CzechoSaxony, Northumberlandia, Abinved, Pribaltic Union, Norwegian FOREST cat, Germanic Cat, Endus Mea Fral, Arjuna, Texaska, United Kahndaq, Altivia, Wellate, Picairn, Nu Elysium, Aoncarpa, and Ardok.

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