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Largest Insurance Industry: 261stLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 334thLargest Agricultural Sector: 422nd
The Imperial Tsardom of
Iron Fist Consumerists
For the undying union of man and machine
Tsar Kasimir Sparkos
Influence
Vassal
Civil Rights
Rare
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Unheard Of

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Sparkvernia

Population28.165 billion

CapitalCzargorod
LeaderTsar Kasimir Sparkos
FaithSparkvernian Tsarism

Currencynovoruble
Animalwhite hawk

The Imperial Tsardom of Sparkvernia is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by Tsar Kasimir Sparkos with an iron fist, and notable for its teetotalling pirates, frequent executions, and free-roaming dinosaurs. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 28.165 billion Sparkvernians 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 tiny, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Czargorod. The average income tax rate is 2.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Sparkvernian economy, worth a remarkable 8,737 trillion novorubles a year, is broadly diversified and dominated by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 310,217 novorubles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.

The nation's counterintelligence budget is all up in the air, this year's hottest fashion trend is the Lese Majeste collection, every diamond ring sold is accompanied by a twenty-five page analysis and a waiver, and political visitors are forced to stop ten paces from Tsar Kasimir Sparkos's throne. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, despite the fact that it is difficult to make it through a day without breaking one of the country's many laws. Sparkvernia's national animal is the white hawk, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Sparkvernian Tsarism.

Sparkvernia is ranked 12,520th in the world and 4th in Confederation of Corrupt Dictators for Most Stationary, with 1,999.9064283924 days.

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Largest Insurance Industry: 261stLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 334thLargest Agricultural Sector: 422ndMost Corrupt Governments: 459thHighest Disposable Incomes: 651stLargest Cheese Export Sector: 829thHighest Economic Output: 1,143rdLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1,212thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,236thLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1,410thLargest Information Technology Sector: 2,021stLargest Mining Sector: 2,053rdLowest Crime Rates: 2,054thMost Influential: 2,594thHighest Average Incomes: 2,595thTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 3,703rdLargest Black Market: 3,912thHighest Poor Incomes: 3,957thMost Cultured: 4,086thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 4,136thSmartest Citizens: 4,508thLargest Populations: 5,429thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 5,735thMost Developed: 5,834thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 5,864thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 6,326thLongest Average Lifespans: 6,919thMost Patriotic: 7,990thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 8,265thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 8,493rdMost Efficient Economies: 12,263rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 12,347thMost Stationary: 12,520thLargest Governments: 13,017thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 13,662ndLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 13,685thTop
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Healthiest Citizens: 15,838thMost Secular: 16,389thMost Beautiful Environments: 18,280thMost Advanced Public Transport: 20,009thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 20,678thHighest Food Quality: 26,766thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 29,653rd
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Largest Basket Weaving Sector: 3rd in the regionLowest Overall Tax Burden: 3rd in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 3rd in the regionLargest Populations: 3rd in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 4th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 4th in the regionMost Stationary: 4th in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 5th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 5th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 6th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 7th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 9th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 9th in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 11th in the regionTop
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Most Cultured: 14th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 16th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 17th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 18th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 19th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 19th in the regionMost Influential: 23rd in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 23rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 27th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Sparkvernia was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens.
  • : Following new legislation in Sparkvernia, political visitors are forced to stop ten paces from Tsar Kasimir Sparkos's throne.
  • : Following new legislation in Sparkvernia, every diamond ring sold is accompanied by a twenty-five page analysis and a waiver.
  • : Following new legislation in Sparkvernia, this year's hottest fashion trend is the Lese Majeste collection.
  • : Following new legislation in Sparkvernia, the nation's counterintelligence budget is all up in the air.
  • : Following new legislation in Sparkvernia, political dissidents are cut off from essential services.
  • : Sparkvernia voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Education and Availability of Basic Medical Devices".
  • : Sparkvernia voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "Liberate Realm of the Whispering Winds"".
  • : Sparkvernia voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Murderers Get Nothing".
  • : Sparkvernia voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "Liberate Magna Aurea"".

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