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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 361stMost Advanced Defense Forces: 429thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 535th
The Unpleasant Drainpipe of
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Gurou

Population12.627 billion

CapitalWiyNei
LeaderBronzefishy
FaithWorship of Omnipotent Danger Noodle

CurrencyIousy
AnimalDeadly Garden Snake

The Unpleasant Drainpipe of Gurou is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by Bronzefishy with an iron fist, and notable for its enslaved workforce, strictly enforced bedtime, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 12.627 billion Gurouans are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The large, corrupt, socially-minded, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Education, and Healthcare are also considered important, while Welfare and International Aid are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of WiyNei. The average income tax rate is 95.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Gurouan economy, worth a remarkable 3,030 trillion Iousies a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is an enormous, deeply entrenched, highly specialized black market in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Uranium Mining. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is an amazing 240,007 Iousies, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Libraries are refusing to stock A Midsummer Night's Dream because it has an ass in it, withdrawal of support for drug addicts is leaving many with cold sweats, children playing with walkie-talkies are told to 'get a job', and doughnut-makers claim their products are healthy because they are fortified with vitamins. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Gurou's national animal is the Deadly Garden Snake, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Worship of Omnipotent Danger Noodle.

Gurou is ranked 305,662nd in the world and 7,053rd in The North Pacific for Most Cultured, scoring -6 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 361stMost Advanced Defense Forces: 429thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 535thMost Influential: 917thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1,087thLargest Black Market: 1,544thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1,805thTop
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Most Secular: 3,380thHighest Poor Incomes: 3,391stMost Patriotic: 3,753rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 4,025thMost Corrupt Governments: 4,305thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 5,126thHighest Average Tax Rates: 5,762ndMost Advanced Public Education: 5,932ndHighest Average Incomes: 6,010thLowest Crime Rates: 6,473rdLargest Governments: 6,506thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 6,515thHighest Economic Output: 7,109thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 9,081stLargest Information Technology Sector: 9,702ndMost Stationary: 11,583rdMost Developed: 12,261stLongest Average Lifespans: 12,373rdMost Beautiful Environments: 14,228thTop
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Most Authoritarian: 16,708thLargest Mining Sector: 17,978thSmartest Citizens: 19,082ndMost Scientifically Advanced: 19,425thMost Subsidized Industry: 26,398th
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 19th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 22nd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 33rd in the regionLargest Black Market: 44th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 50th in the regionTop
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Most Corrupt Governments: 107th in the regionMost Patriotic: 121st in the regionMost Secular: 141st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 149th in the regionMost Influential: 204th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 204th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 215th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 225th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 232nd in the regionMost Stationary: 238th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 245th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 249th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 254th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 290th in the regionLargest Governments: 304th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 305th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 311th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 342nd in the regionTop
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Largest Information Technology Sector: 425th in the regionMost Authoritarian: 488th in the regionLargest Populations: 544th in the regionMost Developed: 610th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 635th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 673rd in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 708th in the region

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Endorsements Received: 275 » Corfad, Siwale, Shibutani, PlanetPunk, Koda-Land, Empy, Wineclaw, Pallaith, Zeternia, Kwaj, Frances Francis the First of France, Former English Colony, Ethnon, Malta Comino Gozo, Sil Dorsett, Maott, Xentherida, New Trisone, Wilkshire, The Iron Lions, The Rhein States, Great Bights Mum, Vexilia, Chukstik Illahi, AGoodPlace, Elevation, Vincone Cae, Votak Matim, North Bratislava, Walter Jackson, Cloydicia, Omnistria, Dreadton, Pavlikstan, Unsophisticate, Soviet Terran, Ninjak30, The Windmilluminati, Yukti, Pasargad, The Sinclarian Provinces, Joodey, Solmetria, Panama Coalition, Trillius, Acrabinnia, Unimaginable Doom, Loutsland, Seenvorland, Felpolandia, and 225 others.PotatoFarmers, Kranostav, Zyvetskistaahn, Necromonia, Lemonbiscuits, Nationeer, Merconitonitopia, Xagill, Antiyard, Nistriabar, Unshleepd, Greater Pittsburgh, Sikol, Prydania, Simone Republic, Bankowiata, Ozstan, The Jerichowan Country, AmManies, Andanavia, Advancia-Sizzletown, Hellsinky, Holy Marcus Empire, Pazair, Aeolist, Parpyduckland, KAP03land, Cobolica, Bornodia, Regallio, Wisconsota, The Arverni Lands, Tehmistan, GPT-3, Dacian Freelands, Bagojo, Inspiratus, Oannia, Fengate, A Salmon Named Harold, 2 and 2 is Fish, Eraver, Proserpino, Thought Obliteration, Dicko, The Bikini Bottom Republic, Laxoimia, Fratanica, Aeurithianar, Free State Of Wrangler Island, Varisland, Hai Han, The Peoples Republic of Kyle, Stud Hoy, Azzarel, Perikuresu, Randoes, Phoronu, Northern Socialist Council Republics, Esteneng, The Austro Germanic Union, Karazan, Very Pog, Gragadoia, Filibustra, Arucaria, Old Emporia, Intelbrazia, Liberum Hibernia, Coutdown, Scres Gidgerland, Rainengrad, Katuda, Laurendon, Toli, Batatoland Empire, Loptous, Keb Numar, Pleroma Sans Romans, Atrito, The Unicrons, Omicron Persei V111, Khoik, Singamadri, Amdupe, Sechiole, Cartures, TyGerria, TheLandOfFunFunFun, Intion North, Radicaster, Wolffoxia, Tsandonown, Chipoli, New-Ferytland, Exkosia, Russila, Transitional Global Authority, Darkanistan, Racoda, Aguaria Major, Technocratic-european Countries, Austro-Bavarian States, Harjad, Vlenkenov, Dem Republic of Romania, Laforeia, PlanetMercury, Kandorith, Pyos Ter, New Lakemba, Nouvel Empire, Jeltronian WA Mission, Ellbonnia, IHateRights, Gorundu, Esperonia, Territorio di Nessuno, Zerentopia, Snipland, Southern Moosetopia, Aurasreich, Andstions, Rex Republic, Pineappleistania, Mallyna, Marlducro, Catalis, Love Shack, Etanur, South Parter, Deliber, Northern-Kempia, New Atlantico, TamilPesum, The Secret Society of Zimbabwae2, Bjorkikistan, Ishtimbine, Frieszia, Pinky Queen, Kaschovia, Dakota Territories, Kingdom of Time, Roman Empire August, Rinadia, Valentine Z, Alire, Petronellania, Workers Republic of Prestes Order, Bedsonya, Ayuzhhhhh, Tanushland, Alogiada, Calahy, The Blind Side, Ovekisu, Great Ignesia, Blyskalia, Bodhisva, Notyoutopia, Castle In Confidence, Federation of Vanguard, Tugupaw, Inclement Space, Galbadiana, Grith Neria, DarkMondoria, CyberEgypt, Jenha, Lionsroar, Izern, Democratic Republic of Magley, Kaiser Dominance, Vertigoism, Sindoesia, Crilland, Republiqueducroissant, Bardopia, Mortionia, Sur Isles, Leone Frankia, Neutral Federation of the Mountains, Aerilia, Zandos, Eurocom, Hyphen, Neptunian Military Administration, Mystiquelle, Western Justice, Latin Crimea, Armonker, United Orange Valley States, Segesta, Artoriticitys, Illusia and Neverendia, Norwegian FOREST cat, New Chiken, Ereena, Furballland, Verderiesdre, Kyroth Dreemurr, McMasterdonia, Luminerra, Arostica, Kainin, Valiacorkit, Eludmonden, Lugarvatn, Fragrancia, CzechoSaxony, Abinved, Pribaltic Union, Barxa, Halsoni, Germanic Cat, Endus Mea Fral, Texaska, United Kahndaq, Altivia, Nu Elysium, Picairn, Aoncarpa, The New Oceanic States, Ardok, and Crownz Capital.

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