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The Surreal Progressive Paradise of Hamme

“Slowly going nowhere”

Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights: Good	Economy: Thriving	Political Freedoms: Superb

Regional Influence: Powerbroker

Location: belgium

Overview • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis

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The Surreal Progressive Paradise of Hamme is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Johan-Carl Van Wuiten-Gotha with a fair hand, and notable for its parental licensing program. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 17.425 billion enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Education, although Social Welfare and Social Equality are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Hammeborg. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

Government-run screening operations remove embryos with severe genetic disorders, the government has hired out-of-work fashion designers to design purses for men, protests are legal but strictly supervised, and the average commuter spends four hours a day driving to and from work. Crime is totally unknown. Hamme's national animal is the Belgian Waffle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the BEF.

Hamme is ranked 1st in belgium and 61st in the world for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 568 on the Kitten Softness Rating.

Easter Egg #1 in belgium for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens Top 1% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens #1 in belgium for Most Compassionate Citizens Top 1% of the world for Most Compassionate Citizens #1 in belgium for Most Cultured #1 in belgium for Most Eco-Friendly Governments Top 1% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments Top 10% of belgium for Lowest Unemployment Rates Top 10% of the world for Lowest Unemployment Rates Top 10% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements Top 5% of belgium for Most World Assembly Endorsements Top 1% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments Top 5% of belgium for Most Beautiful Environments Top 10% of belgium for Most Godforsaken Top 1% of the world for Most Godforsaken Top 1% of the world for Largest Public Sector Top 5% of belgium for Largest Public Sector Top 1% of the world for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare Top 5% of belgium for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare #1 in belgium for Healthiest Citizens Top 1% of the world for Healthiest Citizens Top 1% of the world for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 5% of belgium for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 1% of the world for Most Influential Top 5% of belgium for Most Influential Top 1% of the world for Least Corrupt Governments Top 5% of belgium for Least Corrupt Governments Top 1% of belgium for Longest Average Lifespans Top 1% of the world for Longest Average Lifespans #1 in belgium for Lowest Crime Rates Top 1% of the world for Lowest Crime Rates Top 1% of the world for Nicest Citizens Top 5% of belgium for Nicest Citizens #1 in belgium for Nudest Top 5% of the world for Nudest Top 1% of the world for Most Pacifist Top 5% of belgium for Most Pacifist Top 10% of belgium for Most Politically Free Top 5% of the world for Most Politically Free Top 10% of belgium for Largest Populations Top 5% of the world for Largest Populations Top 1% of the world for Largest Public Transport Department Top 5% of belgium for Largest Public Transport Department #1 in belgium for Most Rebellious Youth Top 1% of the world for Most Rebellious Youth Top 1% of the world for Safest Top 5% of belgium for Safest #1 in belgium for Smartest Citizens Top 1% of the world for Smartest Citizens Top 5% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector Top 1% of the world for Most Popular Tourist Destinations Top 5% of belgium for Most Popular Tourist Destinations Top 1% of the world for Best Weather Top 5% of belgium for Best Weather #1 in belgium for Largest Welfare Programs Top 1% of the world for Largest Welfare Programs

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity: 8 hours ago

5 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hamme, the average commuter spends four hours a day driving to and from work.
8 hours ago: Hamme lodged a message on the Belgium Regional Message Board.
17 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hamme, protests are legal but strictly supervised.
17 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hamme, the government has hired out-of-work fashion designers to design purses for men.
17 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hamme, government-run screening operations remove embryos with severe genetic disorders.
17 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hamme, elections have become procedural nightmares due to voters persistently rejecting candidates.
17 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hamme, nude art is becoming wildly popular.
2 days 2 hours ago: Hamme was endorsed by The Kingdom of Humanity.
3 days 15 hours ago: Hamme was ranked #1 in the region for Most Rebellious Youth (last census: Top 5%).
3 days 17 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hamme, traffic jams are a common sight due to construction work from a massive overhaul of the nation's freeways.

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Endorsements Received: 8 (Ferdinand van Olmen, West-Flanders, HC Eredivisie, Sennianus, Haspinga, Pongopolis, Ellezelles, Kapellen)