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Most Influential: 1,508thBest Weather: 1,663rdMost World Assembly Endorsements: 1,804th
The Great Union of
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Shoeshiner
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Civil Rights
Superb
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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Norbarch

Population7.588 billion

CapitalBæn

CurrencyEuro
AnimalOwl

The Great Union of Norbarch is a colossal, safe nation, renowned for its smutty television, hatred of cheese, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate population of 7.588 billion Norbarchians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Education, Environment, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bæn. The average income tax rate is 92.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Norbarchian economy, worth a remarkable 1,015 trillion Euros a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is highly specialized, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing and Tourism. Average income is an impressive 133,854 Euros, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

There's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt, late night talk show hosts are having a field day over Leader's questionably sane new coalition partners, every day has been a surprise since weather reporters turned to consulting ancient totems for their seven-day forecasts, and sex changes are routinely performed at Norbarch's hospitals. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Norbarch's national animal is the Owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Norbarch is ranked 269,887th in the world and 1,227th in Europe for Most Patriotic, with 0.77 flags saluted per person per day.

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Most Influential: 1,508thBest Weather: 1,663rdMost World Assembly Endorsements: 1,804thMost Beautiful Environments: 2,380thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2,482ndTop
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Most Pacifist: 3,434thMost Inclusive: 3,801stMost Compassionate Citizens: 4,044thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 4,177thLargest Publishing Industry: 4,836thSafest: 4,878thNicest Citizens: 4,882ndMost Advanced Public Education: 4,950thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 5,228thLongest Average Lifespans: 5,380thHighest Food Quality: 5,465thHealthiest Citizens: 5,666thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 6,141stMost Developed: 6,149thSmartest Citizens: 7,573rdHighest Average Tax Rates: 8,359thMost Secular: 8,917thLowest Crime Rates: 9,193rdLargest Welfare Programs: 9,803rdLargest Governments: 10,680thLeast Corrupt Governments: 11,244thLargest Information Technology Sector: 11,677thMost Advanced Public Transport: 12,844thHighest Poor Incomes: 12,950thTop
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Most Cultured: 20,134thMost Efficient Economies: 26,053rd
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Best Weather: 30th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 35th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 46th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 66th in the regionTop
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Most Pacifist: 74th in the regionMost Inclusive: 77th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 77th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 90th in the regionSafest: 94th in the regionNudest: 96th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 99th in the regionNicest Citizens: 103rd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 111th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 112th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 113th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 118th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 118th in the regionMost Developed: 121st in the regionMost Secular: 126th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 131st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 134th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Norbarch, sex changes are routinely performed at Norbarch's hospitals.
  • : Following new legislation in Norbarch, every day has been a surprise since weather reporters turned to consulting ancient totems for their seven-day forecasts.
  • : Norbarch was endorsed by The Federation of Eudemokratia.
  • : Following new legislation in Norbarch, late night talk show hosts are having a field day over Leader's questionably sane new coalition partners.
  • : Following new legislation in Norbarch, there's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt.
  • : Norbarch was endorsed by The Naked Singularity of Basque Dominion.
  • : Following new legislation in Norbarch, one can wake up in Norbarch and have breakfast in Bigtopia.
  • : Norbarch was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements, Most Influential, and Most Beautiful Environments and the Top 5% for Most Developed and Highest Food Quality.
  • : Norbarch was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Following new legislation in Norbarch, Leader has been known to make speeches in fishing waders.

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