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Most Valuable International Artwork: 100thMost Influential: 2,279thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 3,035th
The Lengthy Winding Treks of
Anarchy Lawless Wasteland
Spreadin' Dis-caw-rse!
Emperor Shwenankyawshin
Influence
Truckler
Region
Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Superb

Overview Factbook Dispatches Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

Taungu

Population17.341 billion

CapitalMandalay
LeaderEmperor Shwenankyawshin
FaithShibe

CurrencyGold Tau
AnimalCrow

The Lengthy Winding Treks of Taungu is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by Emperor Shwenankyawshin with a fair hand, and renowned for its pith helmet sales, anti-smoking policies, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless population of 17.341 billion Taunguans live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The medium-sized, corrupt, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Education, Industry, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Mandalay. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 72.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Taunguan economy, worth a remarkable 3,091 trillion Gold Taus a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Retail, and Tourism. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an impressive 178,299 Gold Taus, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 870,676 per year while the poor average 20,993, a ratio of 41.5 to 1.

It can be a real jungle in a modern courtroom, unemployed accountants keep double-entry ledgers of their benefit claims, air purifiers fight smoke machines on Taunguan stage setups, and you're never too young to learn how to lie with confidence. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Taungu's national animal is the Crow, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Shibe.

Taungu is ranked 14,798th in the world and 39th in Thaecia for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring 1,424.96 on the Clooney Contribution Index.

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Most Valuable International Artwork: 100thMost Influential: 2,279thTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 3,035thRudest Citizens: 3,828thMost Cultured: 3,961stLargest Publishing Industry: 5,321stMost Scientifically Advanced: 5,865thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 6,272ndMost Efficient Economies: 6,301stHighest Food Quality: 6,762ndMost Developed: 6,800thSmartest Citizens: 6,867thHighest Economic Output: 7,050thMost Advanced Public Education: 7,747thMost Rebellious Youth: 7,855thLargest Black Market: 7,986thMost Subsidized Industry: 8,085thLargest Information Technology Sector: 8,298thLargest Retail Industry: 8,505thMost Inclusive: 10,972ndMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 11,280thMost Advanced Public Transport: 12,442ndHighest Average Incomes: 14,232ndTop
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Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 14,798thLongest Average Lifespans: 16,206thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 16,761stLargest Governments: 17,463rdHealthiest Citizens: 18,002ndLargest Populations: 21,454thMost Stationary: 24,825th
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 2nd in the regionTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 3rd in the regionLargest Populations: 4th in the regionRudest Citizens: 4th in the regionLargest Black Market: 5th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 6th in the regionMost Cultured: 7th in the regionGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 8th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 8th in the regionMost Stationary: 8th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 9th in the regionMost Pro-Market: 10th in the regionTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 11th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 12th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 13th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 14th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 14th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 15th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 15th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 17th in the regionMost Influential: 19th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 20th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 20th in the regionMost Developed: 21st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Taungu was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork.
  • : Taungu was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Highest Food Quality, Highest Wealthy Incomes, Highest Foreign Aid Spending, Largest Black Market, and Most Developed.
  • : Taungu was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Average Incomes.
  • : Taungu was endorsed by The Federal Republic of Uppenja.
  • : Taungu was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Average Incomes.
  • : Taungu was endorsed by The Kingdom of Gudetamia.
  • : Taungu was endorsed by The Dominion of Red Oazis.
  • : Taungu was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
  • : Taungu was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Foreign Aid Spending.
  • : Taungu was endorsed by The Federal Republic of Sangrinaria.

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