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Most Influential: 165thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 290thMost Secular: 401st
The Republic of
Autocratic Socialists Hell
Republic incorruptable
Director
Influence
Squire
Region
Civil Rights
Average
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Good

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Vurk

Population5.402 billion

CapitalKinigin
LeaderDirector
Faithforgotten

CurrencyVCR
AnimalOwl

The Republic of Vurk is a mammoth, efficient nation, ruled by Director with an even hand, and renowned for its prohibition of alcohol, avant-garde cinema, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, humorless population of 5.402 billion Vurks are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social and economic equality; they tend to view other countries as corrupted by the hollow pageantry of sham elections.

The large, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kinigin. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Vurkian economy, worth a remarkable 1,420 trillion VCRS a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an amazing 262,868 VCRS, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The weather report is the prisoners' favourite programme, the police insist that racism does not exist, lawyers spend as much time preparing their make-up as they do their briefs, and Director is considering changing the Vurkian flag to one with more glitter. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vurk's national animal is the Owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is forgotten.

Vurk is ranked 186,000th in the world and 606th in Europe for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 217.14 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.

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Most Influential: 165thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 290thMost Secular: 401stSafest: 513thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 629thLowest Crime Rates: 973rdLeast Corrupt Governments: 986thHighest Average Tax Rates: 1,059thMost Developed: 1,103rdMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1,128thLongest Average Lifespans: 1,217thLargest Governments: 1,257thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,355thHealthiest Citizens: 1,408thMost Beautiful Environments: 1,418thSmartest Citizens: 1,472ndHighest Poor Incomes: 1,547thMost Cultured: 1,629thHighest Food Quality: 1,729thLargest Information Technology Sector: 2,118thMost Advanced Public Education: 2,168thMost Accessible: 2,233rdLargest Welfare Programs: 2,295thMost Efficient Economies: 2,397thMost Patriotic: 2,407thMost Advanced Public Transport: 2,672ndMost Compassionate Citizens: 2,753rdMost Inclusive: 2,760thBest Weather: 3,079thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 3,195thTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 3,357thNicest Citizens: 3,401stMost Valuable International Artwork: 3,642ndLargest Agricultural Sector: 3,721stHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 3,927thMost Subsidized Industry: 4,309thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 4,492ndHighest Average Incomes: 5,378thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 5,813thMost Armed: 6,433rdMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 9,658thMost Income Equality: 15,623rdTop
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Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 16,692ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 18,426thHighest Economic Output: 25,566thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 27,409th
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Safest: 13th in the regionMost Patriotic: 15th in the regionMost Secular: 17th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 17th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 25th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 26th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 26th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 28th in the regionLargest Governments: 29th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 32nd in the regionMost Armed: 33rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 34th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 35th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 37th in the regionMost Developed: 39th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 39th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 39th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 40th in the regionMost Cultured: 40th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 41st in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 41st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 43rd in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 43rd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 45th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 45th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 45th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 48th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 48th in the regionTop
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 58th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 59th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 62nd in the regionMost Accessible: 67th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 67th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 69th in the regionMost Inclusive: 70th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 72nd in the regionMost Income Equality: 72nd in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 75th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 78th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 78th in the regionBest Weather: 79th in the regionNicest Citizens: 83rd in the regionMost Influential: 94th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 103rd in the region
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Endorsements Received: 239 » Trixeland, The Champions League, Istastioner, Invernessia, Thracia Republic, Raghallaigh, Wamia, Rary, Thracia and Crimea, Yahlia, Northern German Federation, St Scarlett, Alsted, Armbruster, Irminsulia, New Vorarlberg, Iceagea, Cambany, Agausia, Dark Matter, New Eestiball, Ausvelt, Nardin, Reiserland, The New Nordic Union, Regnum Italiae, Elisabethshagen, Calicov, X Country, Superior Saxonia, New Vardarland, Liberepublia, Eastoria, Pilipinas and Malaya, The Sigometh Dynasty, Der Deutscher Volksbund, Adsil Islands, The New Palaces, Jim the Baptist, An Clar, Outer Sparta, Lumiarae, The States of Texas and Arkansas, Leranditale, Kluz, Great Whiteland, Leszno, Someseni, Agatep, Maritzal, and 189 others.Canturk, Vandila, Dizgovzy, National Federation, Ferranghia, Union of Rossiya, Potatopelago, The Western European Commonwealth, Sloventa, Kanokla, Convilla, NDR, Qroma, The Europians, Arsenial, Alpine Lands, Scotland and the Isle of Man, The Huge Golden Empire, Livaotheion, Tectovira, Inquanok, Lipaland, Higher Thermidor, Innocentic, Foderales Konigreich Schlesien, Zion Imperium, Woodlands, Newex Nov Can, Rayakavkaz, The Scandinavian Realm, Tushto, Woreyland, Yuskovsk, Starenia, Skyetland, Dombaness, Durlia, Baldorium, Estellan, Chioganah, Galway-Dublin, Skonfederowane Makroregiony, Kyievan Dynasty, Nordurstjarna, Wyndland, Corporatio Helvetica, The Templar Papal New State, Professor Thomas, Crowtania, The Seven Provinces, Latin Iberia, Velenar, Joda, Kardiran, Bosansko-Hercegovacko Carstvo, Bessarasia, Sinclairtown, MagyaRomania, Ode Duddis, Carconia, Laransa, Edgerladraysteanoust, New Benjamin, Soclania, Verlian, Transilmania, Polre, Warzakie, Nea Europa, Statte, Konzhov, Abalucia, Arcadia and Elysium, Falvaard, Ostermarch, Salzau, Beal an Mhuirthead, Tyumak, Nova Moldavia, LuxDiei, Maariko, Portugal Empire State, Umeria, Antrantica, Pen Blanityion, Salarnsia, Druznia, Providence-Saint George, Wiener-Neustadt, Jaxonedia, Dauershire, Weltbeherrschung, Amicities, Lysvika, Vulonia, The Augustans, Laver Island, Scandivielium, Leiningerland, Ugric-Finnish, Celliwig, Ventelia, Koseowonn, Fenian Provinces, United Communes of Chile, Etnon, Roberdian, Karsolovi, Reino do Brazil, Pinenses, Bareu, The AbelLandia, The Atlantian Republic, Super Happy Land, Eden Contour, The TriCity, Pacifian, Weghstate, Actias, Arveek, America1234567, The Union of Koslenv, Kingdom of Somerset, Germaniej, Vladiovoska, Newdenizland, Alrida, NATION LA, Celnd, New Kowloon Bay, Samgreat, Romana-Italia, The New Age Empire, Neue Austria, Moon Cave, Caliarizomex, Kotkavia, Boa Pergunta, AnImEsHdElIsHa, The River Fel, Holy Souru, Njyrheim, Menerba, Seavia, Svodarska, Byen Frederikshavn, Great Czecho-Slovakia, Zolystia, Datalearner, Aavoniv Mona, Solidarias, Asilands, TipiLand, Karnea, Hippie Kiwis, Lombard Padania, Suthanimark, Solantara, Aurelaignes, Cisparthaeum, Pantheon of Terra, Centaina, Two-Siciles and Sargdinia, Valvert, Uthelstad, Skovestenland and Skytsengelo, Finnish Archipelago, Land of Bobtopia, The Alemannic Republic, Nordeyar, The Vicures Islands, XJeff, Pupunese, Walfo, Nine Provinces, Caverniss, The Great Ledger, Hhava, Daesitiate, Wegensburg, North Alpinia, Vientina, Nizar kindom, Ingusya, Athens But Better, Apocana, Gooey Reimagining, Alcrosnia, and Al Galizia.

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Vurk was endorsed by The Sultanate of Al Galizia.
  • : Vurk endorsed The Third Republic of Alcrosnia.
  • : Vurk was endorsed by The Third Republic of Alcrosnia.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, Director is considering changing the Vurkian flag to one with more glitter.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, lawyers spend as much time preparing their make-up as they do their briefs.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, the police insist that racism does not exist.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, the weather report is the prisoners' favourite programme.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, officials pull all-nighters to check immigrants for potential links to terrorists.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, invasive species are hunted by the gendarmerie.
  • : Following new legislation in Vurk, the country has essentially become 5.39 billion nations within a nation.

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