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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 2,466thMost Armed: 2,943rdRudest Citizens: 5,023rd
The Constitutional Republic of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy Communists
Don't strive for perfection, but never settle for less.
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Nipper
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Good

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Wersh

Population9.906 billion

CapitalCorlabelm
LeaderPresident Hallon

CurrencyHouer
AnimalSun Bear

The Constitutional Republic of Wersh is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by President Hallon with an even hand, and remarkable for its otherworldly petting zoo, infamous sell-swords, and smutty television. The hard-nosed, humorless population of 9.906 billion Wershians 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 primarily concerned with Defense, with Education, Administration, and Healthcare also on the agenda, while Welfare and International Aid aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Corlabelm. The average income tax rate is 74.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Wershian economy, worth a remarkable 1,784 trillion Houers a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Trout Farming. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 180,149 Houers, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Sheep-like political loyalists repeat the mantra "one wheel bad, three wheels good", animated characters are allowed to stab each other but not hold hands, cheese lovers have a case of the bleus, and serial killers share cells with serial jaywalkers. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Wersh's national animal is the Sun Bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Wersh is ranked 39,639th in the world and 612th in The East Pacific for Most Corrupt Governments, with 54.41 kickbacks per hour.

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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 2,466thTop
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Most Armed: 2,943rdRudest Citizens: 5,023rdLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 5,560thMost Scientifically Advanced: 5,728thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 7,428thHighest Poor Incomes: 7,746thLargest Information Technology Sector: 8,051stMost Developed: 10,208thMost Valuable International Artwork: 10,999thSmartest Citizens: 11,350thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 11,701stLargest Black Market: 12,007thHighest Average Incomes: 13,913thTop
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Highest Economic Output: 14,669thHighest Food Quality: 14,953rdLargest Governments: 15,452ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 15,598thMost Beautiful Environments: 15,708thMost Cultured: 16,841stMost Inclusive: 17,341stLongest Average Lifespans: 17,630thMost Patriotic: 18,189thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 19,978thMost Rebellious Youth: 21,483rdMost Advanced Public Education: 22,578thHealthiest Citizens: 25,774thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 25,890thHighest Average Tax Rates: 28,403rd
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Most Armed: 39th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 48th in the regionTop
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Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 65th in the regionRudest Citizens: 84th in the regionLargest Black Market: 97th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 105th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 131st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 165th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 167th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 171st in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 210th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 227th in the regionTop
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Most Developed: 275th in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 278th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 280th in the regionMost Patriotic: 292nd in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 322nd in the regionLargest Governments: 332nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 389th in the regionMost Cultured: 398th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 410th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 417th in the regionMost Inclusive: 446th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 452nd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 453rd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 461st in the regionMost Average: 470th in the regionLargest Populations: 510th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Wersh was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork and the Top 10% for Highest Average Tax Rates.
  • : Following new legislation in Wersh, serial killers share cells with serial jaywalkers.
  • : Following new legislation in Wersh, cheese lovers have a case of the bleus.
  • : Following new legislation in Wersh, animated characters are allowed to stab each other but not hold hands.
  • : Following new legislation in Wersh, sheep-like political loyalists repeat the mantra "one wheel bad, three wheels good".
  • : Following new legislation in Wersh, public shaming has become the favoured form of punishment.
  • : Following new legislation in Wersh, binoculars sales are at an all-time high.
  • : Following new legislation in Wersh, citizens are encouraged to report friends, family members or co-workers who seem depressed to the government for "counselling".
  • : Wersh lodged a message on the The East Pacific Regional Message Board.
  • : Wersh lodged a message on the The East Pacific Regional Message Board.

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