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Most Armed: 3,868thMost Efficient Economies: 3,904thLargest Retail Industry: 4,051st
The Holy Empire of
Iron Fist Consumerists Champions of Commerce
Justice, Piety, Loyalty
Influence
Powerbroker
King of Starland / Holy Prince of Starland
Region
Civil Rights
Unheard Of
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Waldorff

Population3.91 billion

Currencydollar
Animalfalcon

The Holy Empire of Waldorff is a colossal, efficient nation, renowned for its museums and concert halls, free-roaming dinosaurs, and compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 3.91 billion Waldorffians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Industry, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 86.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Waldorffian economy, worth 905 trillion dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 231,657 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Pinkie promises are a matter of life and death, tipsy fans frequently invite themselves to the board meetings of sports clubs, lawyers turn down litigation cases and corporate work in order to focus on lucrative public defence work, and a burger chain recently changed its name to Mack Donaldz for legal reasons. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Waldorff's national animal is the falcon, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

Waldorff is ranked 23,598th in the world and 3rd in Starland for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring 7,216.97 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.

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Most Armed: 3,868thMost Efficient Economies: 3,904thLargest Retail Industry: 4,051stMost Subsidized Industry: 5,013thLargest Mining Sector: 5,197thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 5,891stHighest Poor Incomes: 7,121stMost Scientifically Advanced: 7,272ndLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 7,436thLargest Governments: 7,544thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 7,849thHighest Average Incomes: 7,933rdLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 8,532ndMost Devout: 8,888thLowest Crime Rates: 9,827thMost Corrupt Governments: 10,113thMost Patriotic: 11,503rdHighest Average Tax Rates: 11,929thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 12,468thSmartest Citizens: 13,831stLargest Information Technology Sector: 14,266thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 14,472ndMost Cultured: 15,653rdTop
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Largest Black Market: 18,642ndLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 18,765thMost Advanced Public Education: 19,227thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 19,489thMost Advanced Public Transport: 20,027thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 20,097thLargest Agricultural Sector: 20,289thLargest Publishing Industry: 23,598thMost Valuable International Artwork: 24,009thMost Conservative: 27,047thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 28,411thHealthiest Citizens: 30,716thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 32,700th
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Most Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1st in the regionMost Devout: 1st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 1st in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 1st in the regionMost Armed: 1st in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionMost Patriotic: 1st in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 1st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 1st in the regionLargest Governments: 1st in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 1st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1st in the regionMost Influential: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 1st in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Populations: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 1st in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 1st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1st in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 1st in the regionRudest Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Black Market: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1st in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 2nd in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 2nd in the regionTop
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Largest Insurance Industry: 3rd in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 3rd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 3rd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 5th in the regionMost Conservative: 5th in the region

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