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Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 858thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 1,099thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1,319th
The Imperatum of
Corrupt Dictatorship Corrupt Liberal Dictatorship
Vo ebré, dia Imperatum!
Influence
Truckler
Civil Rights
Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Rare

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The Very Dark Place

Population8.481 billion

CapitalNeu Bosehaven
LeaderHE Sir Cerse Ermanáric
FaithDarkiut

CurrencyImperial Note
AnimalDarkian Eagle

The Imperatum of The Very Dark Place is a colossal, orderly nation, ruled by HE Sir Cerse Ermanáric with an iron fist, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, ban on automobiles, and complete lack of prisons. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 8.481 billion Darkians are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, with Industry, Administration, and Education also on the agenda, while International Aid is ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Neu Bosehaven. The average income tax rate is 96.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Darkian economy, worth a remarkable 3,267 trillion Imperial Notes a year, is broadly diversified and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Retail, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 385,283 Imperial Notes, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The nation grinds to a halt for afternoon tea, professionals are ready to retire by the time they receive permission to use their credentials, wind farms are erected on shuttered oil platforms, and major cities run on potato batteries. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Very Dark Place's national animal is the Darkian Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Darkiut.

The Very Dark Place is ranked 6,032nd in the world and 48th in Confederation of Corrupt Dictators for Lowest Crime Rates, with 112.02 law-abiding acts per hour.

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Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 858thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 1,099thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1,319thMost Subsidized Industry: 1,389thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 1,927thLargest Agricultural Sector: 2,199thLargest Retail Industry: 2,241stLargest Insurance Industry: 2,467thLargest Information Technology Sector: 2,588thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 2,864thTop
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Most Efficient Economies: 3,028thLargest Governments: 3,536thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 3,568thLongest Average Lifespans: 3,974thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 4,324thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 5,055thLowest Crime Rates: 6,032ndSmartest Citizens: 7,519thLargest Welfare Programs: 9,088thLargest Publishing Industry: 12,259thTop
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Healthiest Citizens: 15,553rdLargest Mining Sector: 23,856thMost Income Equality: 25,012th
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Largest Cheese Export Sector: 7th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 7th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 7th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 8th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 8th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 9th in the regionTop
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Most Efficient Economies: 16th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 16th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 17th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 20th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 20th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 20th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 21st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in The Very Dark Place, major cities run on potato batteries.
  • : Following new legislation in The Very Dark Place, wind farms are erected on shuttered oil platforms.
  • : Following new legislation in The Very Dark Place, professionals are ready to retire by the time they receive permission to use their credentials.
  • : Following new legislation in The Very Dark Place, the nation grinds to a halt for afternoon tea.
  • : Following new legislation in The Very Dark Place, flu research is commonly shut down for fear of creating a superbug.
  • : Following new legislation in The Very Dark Place, debates on whether toilet seats should be left up or down are increasingly commonplace.
  • : Following new legislation in The Very Dark Place, the atmosphere in Darkian boardrooms is turning more gay.
  • : Following new legislation in The Very Dark Place, tampons are used as cheap fishing bobbers.
  • : Following new legislation in The Very Dark Place, drills and shovels have been banned as the government cracks down on any means of fracking.
  • : Following new legislation in The Very Dark Place, 10-year-olds who struggle with integrating by parts are considered slow learners.

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