by Max Barry

Latest Forum Topics

Advertisement

Most Advanced Defense Forces: 560thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1,734thMost Advanced Public Transport: 2,438th
The Monarchial Empire of
Iron Fist Consumerists
Rondelav Totik Filen
King-Emperor Boris Welmington II
Influence
Hatchling
Region
Civil Rights
Some
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

Overview Factbook Dispatches Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

Varola

Population11.441 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 museums and concert halls, complete lack of prisons, and smutty television. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless, devout population of 11.441 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 2,864 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 6,104th in the world and 292nd in Lazarus for Most Cultured, scoring 151 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

Top
1%
Most Advanced Defense Forces: 560thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1,734thMost Advanced Public Transport: 2,438thHighest Poor Incomes: 2,468thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 2,531stTop
5%
Largest Governments: 3,247thMost Valuable International Artwork: 3,784thHighest Average Tax Rates: 3,883rdMost Scientifically Advanced: 4,049thLowest Crime Rates: 4,472ndMost Patriotic: 4,863rdLargest Information Technology Sector: 5,135thHighest Average Incomes: 5,275thLargest Black Market: 5,490thMost Developed: 5,521stMost Corrupt Governments: 6,011thMost Cultured: 6,104thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 6,702ndLongest Average Lifespans: 6,750thSmartest Citizens: 6,772ndHighest Economic Output: 7,723rdHighest Food Quality: 8,771stMost Advanced Public Education: 10,359thHealthiest Citizens: 10,477thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 10,536thMost Inclusive: 10,761stRudest Citizens: 11,373rdLargest Publishing Industry: 11,619thMost Beautiful Environments: 11,699thMost Efficient Economies: 12,858thTop
10%
Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 16,761stMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 18,261stMost Subsidized Industry: 19,274thLargest Retail Industry: 20,279thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 21,349th
Top
1%
Most Advanced Defense Forces: 27th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 92nd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 116th in the regionTop
5%
Largest Governments: 142nd in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 149th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 158th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 173rd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 181st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 195th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 239th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 243rd in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 250th in the regionMost Developed: 287th in the regionMost Cultured: 292nd in the regionMost Patriotic: 317th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 344th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 363rd in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 365th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 442nd in the regionLargest Black Market: 463rd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 471st in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 474th in the regionRudest Citizens: 515th in the regionMost Inclusive: 573rd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 583rd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 628th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 631st in the regionTop
10%
Most Efficient Economies: 675th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 676th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 737th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 1,030th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 1,035th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 1,118th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1,298th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

More...

Report