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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 2,650thMost Armed: 3,348thMost Influential: 3,508th
The Jingoistic Republic of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy Communists
Terror Belli, Decus Pacis
Influence
Page
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Powerhouse
Political Freedom
Below Average

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Volinovia

Population11.283 billion

CapitalParagould

CurrencyMarcs
AnimalRoad Runner

The Jingoistic Republic of Volinovia is a gargantuan, safe nation, renowned for its rum-swilling pirates, ubiquitous missile silos, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, humorless population of 11.283 billion Volinovians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized, corrupt government is dominated by the Department of Defense, although Healthcare, Law & Order, and Education are also considered important, while International Aid and Welfare receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Paragould. The average income tax rate is 49.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Volinovian economy, worth a remarkable 1,439 trillion Marcs a year, is quite specialized and mostly made up of the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Information Technology. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 127,544 Marcs, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Nature magazines featuring stick insects on their covers are sometimes mistaken for fashion magazines, you need a signed affidavit from a registered psychiatrist to claim that you have crazy low prices, national park visitors are reporting a rash of poison ivy sightings, and the government has started a campaign to crack down on road rage and encourage alternate means of commuting. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Volinovia's national animal is the Road Runner, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Volinovia is ranked 102,383rd in the world and 2,230th in The East Pacific for Safest, scoring 81.66 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.

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Most Armed: 3,348thMost Influential: 3,508thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 4,650thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 5,549thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 7,027thLargest Publishing Industry: 11,693rdTop
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Highest Poor Incomes: 14,713thMost Beautiful Environments: 14,745thMost Cultured: 17,869thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 18,681stHighest Economic Output: 19,146thMost Patriotic: 19,514thLargest Black Market: 20,918thHighest Disposable Incomes: 26,211thBest Weather: 26,262ndHighest Food Quality: 26,431stSmartest Citizens: 26,865th
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Most Armed: 44th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 48th in the regionTop
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 82nd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 93rd in the regionMost Influential: 195th in the regionLargest Black Market: 203rd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 204th in the regionTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 279th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 283rd in the regionMost Patriotic: 313th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 340th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 382nd in the regionMost Cultured: 420th in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 454th in the regionLargest Populations: 460th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 499th in the regionRudest Citizens: 511th in the region

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