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Lowest Crime Rates: 300thMost Scientifically Advanced: 634thLargest Information Technology Sector: 650th
The Celestial Empire of
Democratic Socialists
In the Beginning, I am, and at the End, I remain.
Influence
Vassal
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Region
Civil Rights
Some
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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Bathor

Population19.336 billion

CapitalNova Iacon
LeaderEmperor Bojin
FaithNew Chalcedonian Christianity

CurrencyImperial Credit
AnimalGenesis Phoenix

The Celestial Empire of Bathor is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Emperor Bojin with an even hand, and notable for its ubiquitous missile silos, infamous sell-swords, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, humorless, devout population of 19.336 billion Han-Bathorians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The medium-sized, corrupt, socially-minded government prioritizes Defense, although Education, Law & Order, and Administration are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Nova Iacon. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Bathorian economy, worth a remarkable 7,111 trillion Imperial Credits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 367,807 Imperial Credits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.9 times as much as the poorest.

Edutainment video games are taking Bathor's students to the next level, Emperor Bojin's handshakes with opposition leaders usually lead to thumb wars, all government communication requires the imprimatur of the Truth Police, and the government keeps its thumb on the scales of justice. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Bathor's national animal is the Genesis Phoenix, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is New Chalcedonian Christianity.

Bathor is ranked 25,437th in the world and 2nd in Singapore for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 4,921.63 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.

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Lowest Crime Rates: 300thMost Scientifically Advanced: 634thLargest Information Technology Sector: 650thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 811thLargest Governments: 844thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 926thSmartest Citizens: 1,035thMost Developed: 1,062ndMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1,085thLongest Average Lifespans: 1,140thHealthiest Citizens: 1,272ndHighest Average Tax Rates: 1,312thHighest Average Incomes: 1,496thMost Patriotic: 1,681stHighest Economic Output: 1,785thSafest: 2,042ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 2,065thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 2,132ndMost Beautiful Environments: 2,208thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 2,216thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 2,328thMost Efficient Economies: 2,448thMost Cultured: 2,612thTop
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Most Advanced Public Transport: 3,049thMost Advanced Public Education: 3,298thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 3,616thHighest Poor Incomes: 3,858thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 4,010thMost Corrupt Governments: 4,394thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 4,638thRudest Citizens: 4,943rdLargest Publishing Industry: 5,300thBest Weather: 6,065thMost Subsidized Industry: 12,280thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 12,940thLargest Retail Industry: 13,590thHighest Food Quality: 14,224thTop
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Largest Agricultural Sector: 17,067thLargest Populations: 17,512thMost Valuable International Artwork: 23,011thMost Devout: 24,202ndLargest Insurance Industry: 25,437th
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Most Corrupt Governments: 1st in the regionMost Patriotic: 1st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1st in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1st in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1st in the regionTop
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Most Efficient Economies: 2nd in the regionMost Cultured: 2nd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 2nd in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 2nd in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 2nd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 2nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 2nd in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 2nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 2nd in the regionSafest: 2nd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 2nd in the regionMost Developed: 2nd in the regionLargest Governments: 2nd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 2nd in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 2nd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 2nd in the regionRudest Citizens: 2nd in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 2nd in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 2nd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 2nd in the regionMost Devout: 2nd in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 2nd in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 2nd in the regionBest Weather: 2nd in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 2nd in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 2nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Bathor was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Highest Economic Output, Highest Average Incomes, Most Scientifically Advanced, Most Beautiful Environments, and Most Developed.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathor, the government keeps its thumb on the scales of justice.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathor, all government communication requires the imprimatur of the Truth Police.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathor, Emperor Bojin's handshakes with opposition leaders usually lead to thumb wars.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathor, edutainment video games are taking Bathor's students to the next level.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathor, tourists are denied entry because of a distant relative married to a Lilliputian.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathor, NPCs in MMORPGs regularly interrupt cutscenes with OOC reminders that they aren't real people.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathor, Bathor is increasingly belligerent on the international stage.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathor, executions are marked by quiet dignity and maybe a final round or two of whist.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathor, food voucher forgeries are causing headaches for the police.

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