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Lowest Overall Tax Burden: 222ndHighest Crime Rates: 241stLargest Soda Pop Sector: 252nd
The A of the B of the C of the D of
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Don't mess with us, and we won't mess with you, friend.
Influence
Sprat
Region
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Excellent

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Zjaum

Population16.212 billion

CapitalWt'kroiya Turayi
LeaderT'korov Eyeketrau
FaithReformed Christianity

Currencywyi
Animalwoiwi

The A of the B of the C of the D of Zjaum is a titanic, socially progressive nation, ruled by T'korov Eyeketrau with a fair hand, and renowned for its compulsory military service, otherworldly petting zoo, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless, devout population of 16.212 billion R'Koo-oi enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The minute, corrupt government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Industry, although Administration and Education are also considered important, while Welfare and Environment aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Wt'kroiya Turayi. Income tax is unheard of.

The frighteningly efficient Wrau-yi economy, worth a remarkable 4,989 trillion wyis a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Retail, Soda Sales, and Gambling. Average income is an amazing 307,786 wyis, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

There's an aura of pseudoscience around academia, the optimally efficient parking strategy for business commuters is referred to as the "traveling salesman problem", soldiers are taught to throw their guns at their enemies once the bullets have run out, and ministers browse Alright! magazine for fashion tips. Crime, especially youth-related, is so common that it is unusual to encounter someone following the law, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Zjaum's national animal is the woiwi, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Reformed Christianity.

Zjaum is ranked 25,824th in the world and 8th in Concord for Largest Populations, with 16.2 billion capita.

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Lowest Overall Tax Burden: 222ndHighest Crime Rates: 241stLargest Soda Pop Sector: 252ndMost Armed: 274thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 294thFattest Citizens: 311thMost Avoided: 353rdLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 528thLargest Retail Industry: 529thLargest Gambling Industry: 541stHighest Disposable Incomes: 578thRudest Citizens: 606thLargest Insurance Industry: 759thMost Rebellious Youth: 874thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 1,262ndLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 1,776thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,890thHighest Poor Incomes: 2,257thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 2,614thHighest Average Incomes: 2,896thLargest Mining Sector: 3,016thLargest Information Technology Sector: 3,188thTop
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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 4,074thHighest Economic Output: 4,507thMost Devout: 4,622ndLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 5,164thLargest Publishing Industry: 7,231stSmartest Citizens: 7,972ndMost World Assembly Endorsements: 9,369thMost Corrupt Governments: 9,383rdLargest Cheese Export Sector: 12,303rdMost Efficient Economies: 14,170thLargest Black Market: 16,100thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 16,256thTop
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 20,981stMost Cultured: 24,280thLargest Populations: 25,824thHighest Drug Use: 30,057th
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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 1st in the regionMost Avoided: 1st in the regionHighest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 1st in the regionLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1st in the regionMost Armed: 1st in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 1st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 1st in the regionHighest Economic Output: 2nd in the regionFattest Citizens: 2nd in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 2nd in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 2nd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 2nd in the regionRudest Citizens: 2nd in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 2nd in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 2nd in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 2nd in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 2nd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 3rd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 3rd in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 4th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 4th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 8th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 8th in the regionLargest Populations: 8th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 8th in the regionMost Devout: 9th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 9th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 10th in the regionLargest Black Market: 11th in the regionTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 14th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 27th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 33rd in the regionHighest Drug Use: 45th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 51st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 54th in the regionTop
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Largest Manufacturing Sector: 61st in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 67th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 104th in the regionMost Cultured: 105th in the region
No WA voting rights.

Endorsements Received: 3 » Concordcacher, Southwestern Federal Republic, and Council of Feathers.

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Zjaum was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Black Market.
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
  • : Zjaum was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord fell from "Sprat" to "Minnow".
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord fell from "Sprat" to "Minnow".
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Nipper" to "Minnow".
  • : Zjaum was endorsed by The Microcosm of Council of Feathers.
  • : Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".

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