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Largest Populations: 1,189thMost Valuable International Artwork: 1,631stHighest Economic Output: 3,038th
The Supreme Enchantment of
Iron Fist Consumerists Imperialist Pig Dog Oppressors
Which witch is which?
Influence
Enforcer
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Rare

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Witchcliff

Population44.253 billion

CapitalHollowpine
LeaderHead Witch Arkacia
Faithwicca

Currencyspell
Animalblack cat

The Supreme Enchantment of Witchcliff is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by Head Witch Arkacia with an iron fist, and notable for its pith helmet sales, compulsory military service, and public floggings. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 44.253 billion Witchcliffians 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, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Industry, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Hollowpine. The average income tax rate is 90.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Witchcliffian economy, worth a remarkable 6,148 trillion spells a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 138,944 spells, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

Both diets and economic output are growing leaner with recent restrictions to free trade, foreigners write "made in Witchcliff" on shoddy merchandise in hope of receiving a buy-out, it is common to see Maxémon Trainer listed on Witchcliffian resumés, and international trade can be a pain to deal with. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Witchcliff's national animal is the black cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is wicca.

Witchcliff is ranked 77,179th in the world and 10th in Dragon Lair for Nicest Citizens, with 15.51 average smiles per day.

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Largest Populations: 1,189thMost Valuable International Artwork: 1,631stHighest Economic Output: 3,038thTop
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Most Rebellious Youth: 4,032ndMost Stationary: 4,903rdLargest Welfare Programs: 5,238thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 5,430thMost Cheerful Citizens: 5,542ndLargest Publishing Industry: 6,427thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 8,017thMost Advanced Public Transport: 8,091stHighest Average Tax Rates: 9,985thMost Cultured: 10,097thMost Developed: 12,176thLargest Governments: 13,424thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 14,018thTop
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Most Popular Tourist Destinations: 18,066thMost Advanced Public Education: 18,165thSmartest Citizens: 18,489thLongest Average Lifespans: 19,129thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 19,535thHighest Poor Incomes: 19,905thMost Influential: 20,045thHighest Food Quality: 20,308thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 22,434thMost Subsidized Industry: 22,835thLowest Crime Rates: 27,081stHighest Average Incomes: 31,542nd
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Most Rebellious Youth: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1st in the regionMost Conservative: 1st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionMost Devout: 1st in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 1st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Witchcliff was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Average Incomes.
  • : Following new legislation in Witchcliff, international trade can be a pain to deal with.
  • : Following new legislation in Witchcliff, it is common to see Maxémon Trainer listed on Witchcliffian resumés.
  • : Following new legislation in Witchcliff, foreigners write "made in Witchcliff" on shoddy merchandise in hope of receiving a buy-out.
  • : Following new legislation in Witchcliff, both diets and economic output are growing leaner with recent restrictions to free trade.
  • : Following new legislation in Witchcliff, doctors are encouraged to 'pull the plug' any time the government has a budget crisis.
  • : Following new legislation in Witchcliff, it's been a banner year for local vexillology.
  • : Following new legislation in Witchcliff, the police think a properly conducted criminal investigation is a real pain.
  • : Following new legislation in Witchcliff, cutting-edge missile systems are being retrofitted to twin-prop air force biplanes.
  • : Following new legislation in Witchcliff, enemy navies sail within bombardment range of major coastal cities with impunity.

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