eRepublik

eRepublik is a massively multiple player online, social networking and strategy web browser game developed by eRepublik Labs which launched on October 21, 2008 and is accessible via the Internet for free. The game is set in a mirror world (called the New World) where players, referred to as citizens, join in local and national politics, set economic policy, start businesses and wage wars with other countries. It was developed by Alexis Bonte and George Lemnaru. There are currently 23 members of staff for the website besides the founders.
eRepublik combines both social networking and strategy into a single massively multiplayer online game where players can participate in a variety of activities. Citizens of the New World can be employees, own businesses, form political parties, vote in elections, become party presidents, members of Congress or country presidents, write newspaper articles and even go to war as citizens of virtual versions of real life countries. The game has very few visual elements and is primarily text-based in nature.
What is eRepublik?
eRepublik is about changing the course of history in a huge virtual society. As a citizen in this New World of 141,489 you have the power to make a difference and fulfill your economic, political or military goals like never possible before.

Think you can do better?
Lead your citizens to prosperity as a country president or control the market as a rich company manager. With over 56 countries, 14,930 businesses, and varied country resources, your strategy and know-how can take you to the top.

News
Become influential with the power of your words, win others over with your ideas, or interview celebrities - the choice is yours. By starting your own newspaper and networking with your fellow citizens the impact of your voice is up to you.
Fight for your country
Diplomacy helps, but when it comes to war you will need to get a weapon and defend your country's borders - or expand them. From showing your patriotism to being a mercenary, the future of the New World is in your hands.