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Most Armed: 5,737thMost Efficient Economies: 7,358thMost Scientifically Advanced: 8,703rd
The Empire of
Iron Fist Consumerists
For the Rhien!
Edward Richtofen
Influence
Nipper
Region
Civil Rights
Some
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Unheard Of

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The Rhien

Population9.819 billion

CapitalBerlin
LeaderEdward Richtofen

CurrencyRhienmarck
AnimalEagle

The Empire of The Rhien is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by Edward Richtofen with an iron fist, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, compulsory military service, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 9.819 billion Rhienians 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 medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Berlin. The average income tax rate is 70.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Rhienian economy, worth a remarkable 1,583 trillion Rhienmarcks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Basket Weaving. Average income is an impressive 161,254 Rhienmarcks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

Sports fans complain that cricket tests now last an unbearable ten days, a child's only Trickster Night scare is the sight of their parents dancing, swings are banned for being a danger to children, and fake beard sales are on the rise amongst female commuters. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Rhien's national animal is the Eagle, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

The Rhien is ranked 139,040th in the world and 2,896th in Lazarus for Most Stationary, with 215.8953132158 days.

Top
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Most Armed: 5,737thMost Efficient Economies: 7,358thMost Scientifically Advanced: 8,703rdMost Secular: 9,195thLargest Information Technology Sector: 10,119thMost Developed: 10,861stMost Subsidized Industry: 11,576thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 13,414thSmartest Citizens: 13,761stLargest Retail Industry: 14,248thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 14,329thTop
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 16,559thHighest Economic Output: 16,688thHighest Average Incomes: 18,427thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 18,619thLargest Governments: 21,028thHighest Poor Incomes: 22,915thMost Patriotic: 23,425thMost Cultured: 23,853rdLowest Crime Rates: 24,437thLongest Average Lifespans: 28,224thMost Advanced Public Education: 29,546th
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Most Efficient Economies: 331st in the regionMost Armed: 458th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 485th in the regionMost Secular: 525th in the regionTop
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 570th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 608th in the regionMost Developed: 643rd in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 688th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 700th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 811th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 1,044th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : The Rhien was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Corrupt Governments and Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : The Rhien was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : The Rhien was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Corrupt Governments.
  • : The Rhien was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : The Rhien was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : The Rhien was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : The Rhien's influence in Lazarus rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".
  • : The Rhien's influence in Lazarus rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
  • : The Rhien's influence in Lazarus rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
  • : The Rhien's influence in Lazarus rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".

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