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Best Weather: 3,122ndMost Rebellious Youth: 3,871stMost Beautiful Environments: 4,250th
The Humble Dwelling of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
The Ring has no power over him
Influence
Negotiator
Region
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
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Bombadil

Population32.153 billion

CapitalWithywindle
LeaderTom Bombadil
FaithThe Patronisation of Old Man Willow

CurrencyGoldberry
AnimalBarrowwight

The Humble Dwelling of Bombadil is a gargantuan, genial nation, ruled by Tom Bombadil with an even hand, and notable for its national health service, complete lack of prisons, and daily referendums. The compassionate, hard-working population of 32.153 billion Bombadilians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Withywindle. The average income tax rate is 36.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Bombadilian economy, worth a remarkable 2,902 trillion Goldberries a year, is highly specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 90,281 Goldberries, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Tom Bombadil steals from the rich and gives to the needy, social care for the elderly consists of a self help leaflet and a kick on the backside, primetime re-runs of The Black and White Minstrel Show are a critical hit, and children play ring-around-the-rosey around bonfires of videogame cartridges. Crime is totally unknown. Bombadil's national animal is the Barrowwight, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is The Patronisation of Old Man Willow.

Bombadil is ranked 21,529th in the world and 6th in Middle Earth for Safest, scoring 112.72 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.

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Best Weather: 3,122ndTop
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Most Rebellious Youth: 3,871stMost Beautiful Environments: 4,250thMost Influential: 4,571stLargest Populations: 4,815thMost Pacifist: 4,866thMost Inclusive: 5,026thHighest Food Quality: 5,216thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 6,556thMost Cultured: 7,233rdMost Compassionate Citizens: 7,856thMost Accessible: 8,121stLargest Publishing Industry: 8,873rdNicest Citizens: 8,939thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 9,653rdHealthiest Citizens: 9,685thHighest Economic Output: 10,119thLongest Average Lifespans: 10,348thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 10,645thLargest Information Technology Sector: 13,556thMost Secular: 14,292ndMost Valuable International Artwork: 14,537thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 15,017thSmartest Citizens: 16,494thTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 19,282ndMost Developed: 21,229thSafest: 21,529thMost Advanced Public Education: 32,694th
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Most Secular: 1st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1st in the regionMost Accessible: 2nd in the regionBest Weather: 2nd in the regionMost Inclusive: 2nd in the regionTop
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Most Beautiful Environments: 3rd in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 3rd in the regionMost Pacifist: 3rd in the regionMost Influential: 3rd in the regionMost Cultured: 3rd in the regionNicest Citizens: 3rd in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 3rd in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 3rd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 4th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 4th in the regionMost Developed: 5th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 5th in the region

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