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Most Rebellious Youth: 5,832ndMost Advanced Defense Forces: 6,222ndMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 6,382nd
The Righteous Realm of
Iron Fist Consumerists Imperialist Pig Dog Oppressors
The greatest harm can result from the best intentions.
Influence
Squire
Governor
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Powerhouse
Political Freedom
Unheard Of

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Palidor

Population8.858 billion

CapitalSerenity
LeaderLord Protector
FaithChivalry

CurrencyCrown
AnimalFalcon

The Righteous Realm of Palidor is a mammoth, efficient nation, ruled by Lord Protector with an iron fist, and remarkable for its enslaved workforce, ubiquitous missile silos, and complete lack of public education. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, devout population of 8.858 billion Palidorians 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 relatively small, corrupt, well-organized government is effectively ruled by the Department of Defense, although Law & Order is also considered important, while Social Policy and Welfare aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Serenity. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 14.2%.

The powerhouse Palidorian economy, worth 811 trillion Crowns a year, is quite specialized and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Information Technology, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 91,615 Crowns, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 524,234 per year while the poor average 7,735, a ratio of 67.8 to 1.

The nation is weighing the price of victory following a nuclear strike, mostly women are seen and not heard, teenage male videogamers often suffer repetitive strain wrist injuries, and vacationing Palidorians expect to be treated as royalty. Crime, especially youth-related, is a serious problem, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Palidor's national animal is the Falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Chivalry.

Palidor is ranked 276,212th in the world and 17th in Avalon for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring -5.73 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.

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Most Rebellious Youth: 5,832ndMost Advanced Defense Forces: 6,222ndMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 6,382ndHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 7,071stHighest Wealthy Incomes: 10,564thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 13,092ndHighest Disposable Incomes: 13,921stMost Cultured: 15,325thTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 18,982ndLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 21,044thLargest Black Market: 27,988thMost Beautiful Environments: 30,630thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 32,372ndGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 32,466th
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Largest Black Market: 1st in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 1st in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionMost Patriotic: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Devout: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 1st in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Palidor was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Manufacturing Sector.
  • : Palidor was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
  • : Following new legislation in Palidor, vacationing Palidorians expect to be treated as royalty.
  • : Palidor was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
  • : Palidor was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
  • : Palidor was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Black Market.
  • : Palidor was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
  • : Palidor was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Black Market.
  • : Palidor was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Black Market.
  • : Palidor was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Crime Rates.

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