NationStates | The Federal Republic of Belarum

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Category: Left-Leaning College State
Civil Rights: Excellent	Economy: Frightening	Political Freedoms: Excellent

Regional Influence: Eminence Grise

Location: European Union

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

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The Federal Republic of Belarum is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by President Evan Burke with an even hand, and renowned for its unlimited-speed roads. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 16.389 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Commerce, and Healthcare. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bastia. The average income tax rate is 43%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry.

Radio shows frequently feature people denouncing religion, the government regularly hires contractors to construct high rise apartments, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, and Saturday morning cartoons feature full frontal nudity. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Belarum's national animal is the eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the euro.

Belarum is ranked 25th in European Union and 12,279th in the world for Largest Public Sector, scoring 21 on the Bureaucratic Comprehensiveness Rating Scale Index.

Historical Resolution Author General Assembly Resolution Author Easter Egg Top 5% of European Union for Largest Agricultural Sector Top 5% of the world for Largest Agricultural Sector Top 1% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens Top 5% of European Union for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens Top 10% of European Union for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector Top 1% of the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector Top 5% of European Union for Largest Basket Weaving Sector Top 1% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry Top 1% of the world for Most Cultured Top 5% of European Union for Most Cultured Top 1% of the world for Fastest-Growing Economies Top 5% of European Union for Fastest-Growing Economies Top 1% of the world for Lowest Unemployment Rates Top 5% of European Union for Lowest Unemployment Rates Top 10% of European Union for Most World Assembly Endorsements Top 5% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements Top 5% of European Union for Most Beautiful Environments Top 5% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments Top 5% of the world for Fattest Citizens Top 5% of European Union for Largest Trout Fishing Sector Top 5% of the world for Largest Trout Fishing Sector Top 1% of the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry Top 5% of European Union for Most Godforsaken Top 5% of the world for Most Godforsaken Top 10% of the world for Largest Public Sector Top 1% of the world for Happiest Citizens Top 5% of European Union for Happiest Citizens Top 1% of the world for Most Developed Top 10% of European Union for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare Top 10% of the world for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare #1 in European Union for Most Influential Top 1% of the world for Most Influential Top 1% of the world for Largest Insurance Industry Top 5% of European Union for Largest Insurance Industry Top 1% of the world for Longest Average Lifespans Top 10% of European Union for Lowest Crime Rates Top 10% of the world for Lowest Crime Rates Top 5% of the world for Largest Manufacturing Sector Top 10% of the world for Nudest Top 1% of the world for Largest Publishing Industry Top 5% of European Union for Largest Publishing Industry Top 1% of the world for Most Rebellious Youth Top 5% of European Union for Most Rebellious Youth Top 1% of the world for Smartest Citizens Top 5% of European Union for Smartest Citizens Top 5% of the world for Largest Soda Pop Sector Top 1% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector Top 5% of European Union for Largest Information Technology Sector Top 1% of the world for Most Popular Tourist Destinations Top 5% of European Union for Most Popular Tourist Destinations Top 10% of the world for Best Weather

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity: 1 day 5 hours ago

20 hours ago: Belarum was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Public Sector.
22 hours ago: Following new legislation in Belarum, Saturday morning cartoons feature full frontal nudity.
22 hours ago: Following new legislation in Belarum, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller.
9 days ago: Belarum fell out of the world Top 10% for Most Politically Free.
18 days ago: Following new legislation in Belarum, the government regularly hires contractors to construct high rise apartments.
18 days ago: Following new legislation in Belarum, radio shows frequently feature people denouncing religion.
25 days ago: Belarum was ranked in the Top 10% of the region for Lowest Crime Rates.
28 days ago: Following new legislation in Belarum, cheese has become the new icon of political dissent.
32 days ago: Following new legislation in Belarum, prison visits increase substantially during election years.
32 days ago: Following new legislation in Belarum, government officials frequently cut taxes as a distraction from antics with their secretaries.