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Largest Populations: 154thHighest Economic Output: 1,334thMost Cheerful Citizens: 2,295th
The Distant Borderlands of
New York Times Democracy
Vicky Chock
Influence
Instigator
Research Officer
Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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Blab

Population50.451 billion

CapitalOlelonui
LeaderQueen Liliuokalani II
FaithThe order of Violet

Currencychit
Animalelephant

The Distant Borderlands of Blab is a behemoth, cultured nation, ruled by Queen Liliuokalani II with a fair hand, and renowned for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, anti-smoking policies, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 50.451 billion Blabons enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The relatively small, corrupt, outspoken government prioritizes Education, with Industry, Environment, and Administration also on the agenda, while Social Policy and Defense are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Olelonui. The average income tax rate is 8.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Blabian economy, worth a remarkable 9,246 trillion chits a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Retail. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 183,272 chits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

Scientists take credit every time it rains in United Nations, civil engineers are undermining sinkholes, betting ads have replaced the national anthem at the start of sports matches, and asylum seekers have voted Blab as best layover destination. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Blab's national animal is the elephant, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is The order of Violet.

Blab is ranked 12,475th in the world and 4th in United Nations for Most Accessible, scoring 555.84 on the Keller-Reeve Index.

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Largest Populations: 154thHighest Economic Output: 1,334thMost Cheerful Citizens: 2,295thHighest Disposable Incomes: 2,510thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 2,531stMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 2,982ndLargest Publishing Industry: 3,032ndTop
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 4,244thMost Beautiful Environments: 4,589thMost Pacifist: 4,924thSmartest Citizens: 5,050thLargest Retail Industry: 5,595thMost Cultured: 6,004thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 7,095thMost Scientifically Advanced: 7,374thLargest Information Technology Sector: 7,982ndHighest Food Quality: 8,123rdNicest Citizens: 9,814thMost Efficient Economies: 10,265thHighest Poor Incomes: 10,291stMost Influential: 10,316thLargest Soda Pop Sector: 10,342ndMost Advanced Public Education: 10,558thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 11,108thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 11,545thBest Weather: 11,721stMost Accessible: 12,475thHighest Average Incomes: 13,896thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 15,187thTop
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Most Secular: 16,159thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 17,237thLargest Agricultural Sector: 18,146thMost Inclusive: 18,531stMost Compassionate Citizens: 22,144thSafest: 23,007thMost Developed: 27,342ndLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 28,344thMost Subsidized Industry: 30,685th
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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 1st in the regionLargest Populations: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionTop
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Largest Retail Industry: 2nd in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 2nd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 2nd in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 2nd in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 3rd in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 3rd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 3rd in the regionMost Pacifist: 3rd in the regionHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 3rd in the regionMost Cultured: 3rd in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 3rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 3rd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Blab's influence in United Nations fell from "Dealmaker" to "Instigator".
  • : Blab's influence in United Nations rose from "Instigator" to "Dealmaker".
  • : Blab was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
  • : Blab was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Average Incomes.
  • : Blab updated the World Factbook entry in United Nations.
  • : Following new legislation in Blab, asylum seekers have voted Blab as best layover destination.
  • : Following new legislation in Blab, betting ads have replaced the national anthem at the start of sports matches.
  • : Following new legislation in Blab, civil engineers are undermining sinkholes.
  • : Following new legislation in Blab, scientists take credit every time it rains in United Nations.
  • : Following new legislation in Blab, the nation grinds to a halt for afternoon tea.

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