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The Menselijke Bewoners of Baarle-Hertog H-23

“Recipient of the Zombie Commendation Medal”

Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Civil Rights: Superb	Economy: Strong	Political Freedoms: Good

Regional Influence: Minnow

Location: The Internationale

Overview • Factbook • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

The Menselijke Bewoners of Baarle-Hertog H-23 is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Dux van Litsenbourg with an even hand, and remarkable for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate population of 3.108 billion enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Social Equality. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Antwerp. The average income tax rate is 99%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

The BHH2BI Channel Tunnel project is plagued by delays, the words 'private' and 'enterprise' must never appear in the same sentence, 'The Anti-Government Hour' is a popular programme on many of Baarle-Hertog H-23's radio stations, and the nation's diplomatic missives are now delivered via sniper rifle. Crime is totally unknown. Baarle-Hertog H-23's national animal is the Moule, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Pintjes, and its currency is the Clijster.

Baarle-Hertog H-23 is ranked 15th in The Internationale and 1,738th in the world for Largest Public Sector, scoring 34 on the Bureaucratic Comprehensiveness Rating Scale Index.

Site Supporter Top 10% of The Internationale for Most Compassionate Citizens Top 5% of the world for Most Compassionate Citizens Top 10% of the world for Largest Defense Forces Top 5% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments Top 5% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments Top 5% of the world for Most Godforsaken Top 10% of The Internationale for Largest Public Sector Top 5% of the world for Largest Public Sector Top 1% of the world for Happiest Citizens Top 5% of The Internationale for Happiest Citizens Top 10% of the world for Most Developed Top 1% of the world for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare Top 5% of the world for Healthiest Citizens Top 10% of The Internationale for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 5% of the world for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 1% of the world for Least Corrupt Governments Top 5% of The Internationale for Least Corrupt Governments Top 5% of the world for Longest Average Lifespans Top 5% of the world for Lowest Crime Rates Top 10% of The Internationale for Nicest Citizens Top 5% of the world for Nicest Citizens Top 10% of the world for Most Pacifist Top 10% of the world for Highest Police Ratios Top 1% of the world for Largest Public Transport Department Top 5% of the world for Most Rebellious Youth Top 5% of the world for Safest Top 10% of The Internationale for Smartest Citizens Top 5% of the world for Smartest Citizens Top 5% of the world for Most Popular Tourist Destinations Top 5% of the world for Best Weather Top 1% of the world for Largest Welfare Programs Top 5% of The Internationale for Largest Welfare Programs

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity: 1 day 3 hours ago

1 day 23 hours ago: Baarle-Hertog H-23 was reclassified from "Democratic Socialists" to "Scandinavian Liberal Paradise".
1 day 23 hours ago: Following new legislation in Baarle-Hertog H-23, the nation's diplomatic missives are now delivered via sniper rifle.
1 day 23 hours ago: Following new legislation in Baarle-Hertog H-23, 'The Anti-Government Hour' is a popular programme on many of Baarle-Hertog H-23's radio stations.
1 day 23 hours ago: Following new legislation in Baarle-Hertog H-23, the words 'private' and 'enterprise' must never appear in the same sentence.
1 day 23 hours ago: Following new legislation in Baarle-Hertog H-23, the BHH2BI Channel Tunnel project is plagued by delays.
1 day 23 hours ago: Following new legislation in Baarle-Hertog H-23, nude art is becoming wildly popular.
7 days ago: Baarle-Hertog H-23 was ranked in the Top 5% of the region for Largest Welfare Programs (last census: Top 10%).
17 days ago: Following new legislation in Baarle-Hertog H-23, Baarle-Hertog H-23's famous countrysides are shrouded by wind farms.
18 days ago: Baarle-Hertog H-23 altered its national flag.
19 days ago: Following new legislation in Baarle-Hertog H-23, the fire protection service is wholly government-funded.