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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 763rdMost Influential: 1,796thMost Valuable International Artwork: 3,288th
The Republic of
Democratic Socialists
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Director Nikishai Strix
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Civil Rights
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Vurk

Population1.369 billion

CapitalKinigin
LeaderDirector Nikishai Strix

CurrencyVCR
AnimalOwl

The Republic of Vurk is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Director Nikishai Strix with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, sprawling nuclear power plants, and ubiquitous missile silos. The compassionate, democratic population of 1.369 billion Vurks are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kinigin. The average income tax rate is 91.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Vurkian economy, worth 185 trillion VCRS a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Tourism. Average income is an impressive 135,290 VCRS, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Patriotic citizens chant "there's only one Vurk" at foreigners, wrongful arrests abound as 'criminals' blame the guy next to them, high school boys are required to pass vigorous self-mastery and sensitivity training to graduate, and economic output is rising as the chronically depressed are persuaded not to burden society. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vurk's national animal is the Owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Vurk is ranked 8,343rd in the world and 125th in Europe for Most Secular, with 96.94 Atheism Rate.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 763rdMost Influential: 1,796thTop
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 3,288thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 4,635thLargest Publishing Industry: 6,858thBest Weather: 6,957thMost Beautiful Environments: 6,997thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 7,981stMost Secular: 8,343rdLargest Welfare Programs: 8,414thSafest: 8,419thMost Developed: 9,096thMost Advanced Public Transport: 9,135thHighest Average Tax Rates: 9,854thHighest Food Quality: 10,046thSmartest Citizens: 10,237thLongest Average Lifespans: 10,371stLowest Crime Rates: 10,777thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 10,805thMost Inclusive: 11,072ndMost Cultured: 11,715thMost Scientifically Advanced: 12,803rdHighest Poor Incomes: 13,069thLargest Governments: 13,107thMost Advanced Public Education: 13,207thHealthiest Citizens: 13,385thMost Compassionate Citizens: 13,894thNicest Citizens: 14,618thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 15,214thTop
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 16,500thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 17,306thMost Patriotic: 18,764thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 25,729thMost Subsidized Industry: 28,725thHighest Average Incomes: 31,174th
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 76th in the regionTop
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Highest Workforce Participation Rate: 79th in the regionMost Secular: 125th in the regionMost Patriotic: 136th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 146th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 149th in the region

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