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Largest Information Technology Sector: 854thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,146thHighest Poor Incomes: 1,547th
The Technocracy of
Father Knows Best State Suspiciously Liberal Dictatorship
For the singularity we seek.
Influence
Page
Region
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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Cobrito

Population18.175 billion

CapitalDrea
LeaderCobri Kiwington

CurrencyCobro
AnimalApteryx

The Technocracy of Cobrito is a titanic, cultured nation, ruled by Cobri Kiwington with an iron fist, and remarkable for its pith helmet sales, infamous sell-swords, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 18.175 billion Cobritians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Drea. The average income tax rate is 82.6%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Cobritianic economy, worth a remarkable 5,770 trillion Cobroes a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an amazing 317,488 Cobroes, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The new national anthem passes the Turing Test, the military refers to helpless combatants offering surrender as "sitting ducks", politicians are often found scavenging bins at night to supplement their income, and thick smog keeps Cobritians from looking too far ahead. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Cobrito's national animal is the Apteryx, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Cobrito is ranked 327,754th in the world and 17,559th in Osiris for Nicest Citizens, with 0.23 average smiles per day.

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Largest Information Technology Sector: 854thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,146thHighest Poor Incomes: 1,547thMost Developed: 2,527thHighest Average Incomes: 2,615thSmartest Citizens: 2,627thLargest Black Market: 3,001stTop
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Highest Economic Output: 3,462ndLargest Agricultural Sector: 4,286thLongest Average Lifespans: 4,364thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 4,453rdMost Efficient Economies: 4,532ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 4,646thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 4,821stLargest Governments: 5,134thMost Influential: 6,440thMost Secular: 6,461stMost Corrupt Governments: 7,093rdRudest Citizens: 7,155thMost Subsidized Industry: 7,210thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 7,230thMost Advanced Public Education: 7,312thMost Cultured: 7,473rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 7,648thHealthiest Citizens: 7,682ndLowest Crime Rates: 7,863rdLargest Mining Sector: 7,977thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 8,177thLargest Publishing Industry: 8,294thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 9,953rdMost Patriotic: 10,342ndHighest Food Quality: 12,024thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 14,324thHighest Average Tax Rates: 14,525thMost Advanced Public Transport: 15,213thLargest Retail Industry: 16,508thTop
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Largest Cheese Export Sector: 18,074thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 18,473rdLargest Populations: 22,068thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 22,529thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 27,079th
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 27th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 29th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 34th in the regionMost Influential: 49th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 64th in the regionLargest Black Market: 88th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 98th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 103rd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 107th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 108th in the regionMost Developed: 110th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 137th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 141st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 149th in the regionTop
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Longest Average Lifespans: 197th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 197th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 202nd in the regionMost Patriotic: 218th in the regionLargest Governments: 224th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 248th in the regionRudest Citizens: 253rd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 269th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 279th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 313th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 339th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 344th in the regionMost Secular: 351st in the regionMost Cultured: 372nd in the regionMost Stationary: 381st in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 402nd in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 436th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 509th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 618th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 623rd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 658th in the regionLargest Populations: 733rd in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 747th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 770th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 839th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 877th in the regionTop
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Largest Furniture Restoration Industry: 913th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1,152nd in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1,636th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Cobrito, thick smog keeps Cobritians from looking too far ahead.
  • : Following new legislation in Cobrito, politicians are often found scavenging bins at night to supplement their income.
  • : Following new legislation in Cobrito, the military refers to helpless combatants offering surrender as "sitting ducks".
  • : Cobrito was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Retail Industry.
  • : Following new legislation in Cobrito, the new national anthem passes the Turing Test.
  • : Following new legislation in Cobrito, it is technically inaccurate to call the dead 'worm food'.
  • : Following new legislation in Cobrito, hot dogs have been renamed lukewarm pigs.
  • : Following new legislation in Cobrito, residents of houses built on a foundation of wishful thinking are prone to an odd sinking feeling.
  • : Following new legislation in Cobrito, buses are widely regarded as the safest way to travel.
  • : Following new legislation in Cobrito, surgical tape has taken on a distinctly red color.

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