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Nicest Citizens: 4,233rdMost Compassionate Citizens: 4,240thHealthiest Citizens: 4,670th
The Empire of
Corrupt Dictatorship
One Crown, One Faith, One Honor
Influence
Contender
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Few

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Brettenwald

Population10.537 billion

CapitalAurinel
LeaderKing Thomas IV Cärrino
FaithThe Church of the Seven Gods

Currencycrown
Animalraven

The Empire of Brettenwald is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by King Thomas IV Cärrino with an iron fist, and remarkable for its frequent executions, unlimited-speed roads, and pith helmet sales. The compassionate, cynical, cheerful, devout population of 10.537 billion Brettain are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.

The large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Aurinel. The average income tax rate is 74.0%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Brettain economy, worth a remarkable 1,178 trillion crowns a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Tourism, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 111,802 crowns, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Residents of new housing subdivisions complain about the total absence of supermarkets and restaurants, the rainbow assortment of chemicals in the water has turned the frogs gay, the weather report is the prisoners' favourite programme, and the government seizes private property for the 'good of the people'. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Brettenwald's national animal is the raven, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is The Church of the Seven Gods.

Brettenwald is ranked 12,859th in the world and 7th in The Strategic and Economic Alliance for Lowest Crime Rates, with 96.31 law-abiding acts per hour.

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Nicest Citizens: 4,233rdMost Compassionate Citizens: 4,240thHealthiest Citizens: 4,670thMost Cultured: 5,425thMost Cheerful Citizens: 5,476thHighest Food Quality: 5,679thLargest Publishing Industry: 6,685thLongest Average Lifespans: 6,934thMost Inclusive: 7,116thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 7,865thMost Developed: 8,411thBest Weather: 9,224thMost Beautiful Environments: 9,991stSmartest Citizens: 10,691stMost Pacifist: 11,926thLowest Crime Rates: 12,859thMost Advanced Public Transport: 14,087thLargest Information Technology Sector: 14,795thMost Advanced Public Education: 14,927thTop
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Most Eco-Friendly Governments: 15,828thMost Valuable International Artwork: 15,974thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 17,960thHighest Poor Incomes: 20,570thMost Scientifically Advanced: 21,271stMost Corrupt Governments: 23,563rdHighest Economic Output: 24,099thLargest Governments: 26,106thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 28,126thHighest Average Tax Rates: 28,466thLargest Welfare Programs: 28,992ndMost Influential: 30,103rd
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Most Corrupt Governments: 2nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Brettenwald was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : Brettenwald was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : Brettenwald was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : Brettenwald was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
  • : Brettenwald was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
  • : Brettenwald changed its national leader to "King Thomas IV Cärrino".
  • : Brettenwald was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Welfare Programs.
  • : Brettenwald was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Advanced Public Transport.
  • : Brettenwald's influence in The Strategic and Economic Alliance rose from "Negotiator" to "Contender".
  • : Brettenwald was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.

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