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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 559thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1,733rdMost Advanced Public Transport: 2,442nd
The Monarchial Empire of
Iron Fist Consumerists Imperialist Pig Dog Oppressors
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King-Emperor Boris Welmington II
Influence
Unproven
Region
Civil Rights
Some
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Varola

Population11.435 billion

CapitalVarolum
LeaderKing-Emperor Boris Welmington II
FaithIhdur

CurrencyVaro
AnimalDove

The Monarchial Empire of Varola is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by King-Emperor Boris Welmington II with an iron fist, and remarkable for its strictly enforced bedtime, devotion to social welfare, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless, devout population of 11.435 billion Varolans 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 large, corrupt government is dominated by the Department of Defense, although Education and Administration are also considered important. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Varolum. The average income tax rate is 96.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Varolan economy, worth a remarkable 2,862 trillion Varoes a year, is quite specialized and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Retail. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 250,347 Varoes, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Reporters who negatively comment on politicians' haircuts are cut from the news, soldiers are "encouraged" to advance by armed officers behind them, people say that cubists are rubbish because they can't draw faces, and King-Emperor Boris Welmington II has been nicknamed 'Robomop'. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Varola's national animal is the Dove, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Ihdur.

Varola is ranked 4,474th in the world and 252nd in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 119.09 law-abiding acts per hour.

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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 559thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1,733rdMost Advanced Public Transport: 2,442ndHighest Poor Incomes: 2,468thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 2,533rdTop
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Largest Governments: 3,246thMost Valuable International Artwork: 3,784thHighest Average Tax Rates: 3,884thMost Scientifically Advanced: 4,051stLowest Crime Rates: 4,474thMost Patriotic: 4,864thLargest Information Technology Sector: 5,135thHighest Average Incomes: 5,277thLargest Black Market: 5,486thMost Developed: 5,521stMost Corrupt Governments: 6,015thMost Cultured: 6,108thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 6,703rdLongest Average Lifespans: 6,752ndSmartest Citizens: 6,772ndHighest Economic Output: 7,729thHighest Food Quality: 8,778thMost Advanced Public Education: 10,374thHealthiest Citizens: 10,485thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 10,544thMost Inclusive: 10,773rdRudest Citizens: 11,387thLargest Publishing Industry: 11,628thMost Beautiful Environments: 11,713thMost Efficient Economies: 12,865thTop
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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 16,784thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 18,274thMost Subsidized Industry: 19,275thLargest Retail Industry: 20,296thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 21,374th
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 27th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 92nd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 117th in the regionTop
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Largest Governments: 142nd in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 149th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 160th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 174th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 182nd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 196th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 240th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 244th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 252nd in the regionMost Developed: 288th in the regionMost Cultured: 293rd in the regionMost Patriotic: 318th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 345th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 364th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 366th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 443rd in the regionLargest Black Market: 462nd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 472nd in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 475th in the regionRudest Citizens: 520th in the regionMost Inclusive: 577th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 585th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 631st in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 635th in the regionTop
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Most Efficient Economies: 679th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 680th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 742nd in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 1,038th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 1,040th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 1,122nd in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1,301st in the region

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