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The Imperial Republic of Fordana

“Ζήτω η επανάσταση”

Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights:
Very Good
Political Freedoms:
World Benchmark

Regional Influence: Handshaker

Location: Official European Union



Population9.65 billion

LeaderMinos Callides
FaithEuropean Orthodox

Currencygold penny

The Imperial Republic of Fordana is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Minos Callides with a fair hand, and notable for its daily referendums, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and sprawling nuclear power plants. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, humorless population of 9.65 billion Fordans 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 medium-sized, corrupt, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Constantinople. The average income tax rate is 72.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Fordan economy, worth a remarkable 1,744 trillion gold pennies a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an impressive 180,810 gold pennies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.1 times as much as the poorest.

Every new toxic waste dump comes with a seal of approval from the government's science advisor, coffee cups have grown in size to accommodate the huge ingredients list, practising saying 'how now brown cow' is an essential part of holiday planning, and economists have been named Invertebrates of the Year. Crime is totally unknown. Fordana's national animal is the cardinal, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is European Orthodox.

Fordana is ranked 7,133rd in the world and 3rd in Official European Union for Highest Economic Output, with 1,744 trillion Standard Monetary Units.

Largest Basket Weaving Sector: 1,338thTop
Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 1,790thLargest Publishing Industry: 3,113thMost Rebellious Youth: 3,120thMost Compassionate Citizens: 3,600thMost Subsidized Industry: 3,720thMost Inclusive: 3,825thMost Efficient Economies: 3,950thHealthiest Citizens: 4,115thLargest Information Technology Sector: 4,803rdNicest Citizens: 4,984thMost Cultured: 5,359thMost Scientifically Advanced: 5,794thSmartest Citizens: 6,279thMost Developed: 6,531stLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 6,668thHighest Economic Output: 7,133rdTop
Highest Average Incomes: 7,568thLongest Average Lifespans: 9,304thHighest Poor Incomes: 9,437thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 9,653rdLargest Governments: 10,633rdLargest Manufacturing Sector: 11,792ndMost Advanced Public Transport: 12,692ndMost Advanced Public Education: 13,128thMost Politically Free: 13,633rdMost Stationary: 14,762ndLowest Crime Rates: 15,033rd
Healthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Inclusive: 1st in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionTop
Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 2nd in the regionMost Developed: 2nd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 2nd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 2nd in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 2nd in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 2nd in the regionLargest Populations: 2nd in the regionMost Stationary: 2nd in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 2nd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 2nd in the region

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