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Most Secular: 1,026thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,248thLargest Information Technology Sector: 1,366th
The Rogue Nation of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Still not dead
Influence
Page
Region
Civil Rights
Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Some

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Svartkladd

Population15.708 billion

CapitalShangri-La
LeaderMaster

CurrencyCaps
AnimalKrolik

The Rogue Nation of Svartkladd is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Master with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and free-roaming dinosaurs. The hard-nosed population of 15.708 billion Svartkladdians 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 juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Shangri-La. The average income tax rate is 96.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Svartkladdian economy, worth a remarkable 4,006 trillion Caps a year, is dominated by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Retail. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 255,036 Caps, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.

East Lebatuckese astronauts' favorite game during downtime on the Multinational Space Station is 'I Spy', the government is trying to clean up all the rubbish that has washed up on the shores of Bigtopia and Marche Noire, medical staff can legally quiet people who ask for a second helping of Salisbury steak, and no one believes anything until it has been strenuously tested and peer-reviewed. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Svartkladd's national animal is the Krolik, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Svartkladd is ranked 286,710th in the world and 10,989th in Balder for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -13.59 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.

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Most Secular: 1,026thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,248thLargest Information Technology Sector: 1,366thMost Developed: 1,545thHealthiest Citizens: 1,610thLongest Average Lifespans: 1,757thBest Weather: 1,935thMost Beautiful Environments: 2,130thSmartest Citizens: 2,322ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 2,506thMost Efficient Economies: 2,854thTop
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Largest Governments: 3,115thMost Armed: 3,614thLowest Crime Rates: 3,904thMost Cultured: 4,116thRudest Citizens: 4,433rdHighest Food Quality: 4,662ndHighest Average Tax Rates: 4,682ndHighest Economic Output: 4,811thHighest Average Incomes: 5,095thMost Advanced Public Transport: 5,364thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 6,098thMost Cheerful Citizens: 6,656thMost Advanced Public Education: 6,852ndHighest Poor Incomes: 7,190thMost Rebellious Youth: 7,492ndMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 7,546thMost Subsidized Industry: 7,810thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 8,311thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 8,862ndMost Corrupt Governments: 9,375thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 10,264thLargest Publishing Industry: 10,844thMost Stationary: 11,090thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 11,254thLargest Retail Industry: 11,574thMost Influential: 12,588thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 12,650thMost Patriotic: 13,181stMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 13,972ndTop
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Largest Agricultural Sector: 17,961stMost Valuable International Artwork: 24,995thLargest Populations: 25,032nd
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Most Secular: 27th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 39th in the regionMost Developed: 41st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 42nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 44th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 52nd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 56th in the regionBest Weather: 67th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 72nd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 74th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 96th in the regionMost Stationary: 97th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 99th in the regionMost Influential: 104th in the regionLargest Governments: 113th in the regionTop
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Most Cultured: 173rd in the regionRudest Citizens: 194th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 198th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 208th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 216th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 229th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 237th in the regionMost Armed: 238th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 274th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 307th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 311th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 335th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 348th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 359th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 418th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 453rd in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 545th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 549th in the regionTop
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Largest Populations: 752nd in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 754th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 817th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 882nd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 885th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 921st in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 980th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1,040th in the regionMost Patriotic: 1,079th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 1,111th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Svartkladd was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments, Most Scientifically Advanced, and Most Developed and the Top 5% for Most Advanced Public Education and Highest Wealthy Incomes.
  • : Following new legislation in Svartkladd, no one believes anything until it has been strenuously tested and peer-reviewed.
  • : Following new legislation in Svartkladd, medical staff can legally quiet people who ask for a second helping of Salisbury steak.
  • : Following new legislation in Svartkladd, the government is trying to clean up all the rubbish that has washed up on the shores of Bigtopia and Marche Noire.
  • : Following new legislation in Svartkladd, East Lebatuckese astronauts' favorite game during downtime on the Multinational Space Station is 'I Spy'.
  • : Following new legislation in Svartkladd, visiting the best Svartkladdian restaurants requires keeping a visa on file.
  • : Svartkladd voted against the World Assembly Resolution "On International Foolish Behavior".
  • : Following new legislation in Svartkladd, many politicians are having to do a hard day's work for the first time in their careers.
  • : Following new legislation in Svartkladd, Chekhov's guns are killing the entertainment budget.
  • : Following new legislation in Svartkladd, being sent to collections is more dangerous than ever.

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