Spotlight on:
The A of the B of the C of the D of Zjaum |
“Don't mess with us, and we won't mess with you, friend.”
| Category: New York Times Democracy | ||
| Civil Rights: Very Good |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Excellent |
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Location: Concord |
Regional Influence: Sprat |
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 notable for its keen interest in outer space, otherworldly petting zoo, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless, devout population of 16.229 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 are ignored. 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 4,995 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 162,000th in the world and 602nd in Concord for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 1,217.9 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
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Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
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Zjaum's influence in Concord fell from "Sprat" to "Minnow".
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Zjaum was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Wealthy Incomes.
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Zjaum was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Black Market.
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Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
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Zjaum was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
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Zjaum's influence in Concord fell from "Sprat" to "Minnow".
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Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
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Zjaum's influence in Concord fell from "Sprat" to "Minnow".
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Zjaum's influence in Concord rose from "Minnow" to "Sprat".
World Assembly
Concordcacher,
Southwestern Federal Republic, and
Council of Feathers.





























































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