by Max Barry

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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 6,027thMost Influential: 8,496thBest Weather: 8,783rd
The Germanic Democracy of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Germanic blood flows trough us
Influence
Eminence Grise
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Average

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Belned

Population8.432 billion

CapitalNew-Antwerp
LeaderNone
FaithUnreligious

CurrencyCrown frank
Animalbear

The Germanic Democracy of Belned is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by None with an even hand, and renowned for its compulsory military service, frequent executions, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate population of 8.432 billion Belnedians 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 large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New-Antwerp. The average income tax rate is 78.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Belnedian economy, worth a remarkable 1,118 trillion Crown franks a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 132,618 Crown franks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The army consists of only generals and grunts, foreigners with shady pasts are fleeing the country, the government's new "quiet competence" initiative has supporters and detractors alike reeling in confusion, and medical staff can legally quiet people who ask for a second helping of Salisbury steak. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Belned's national animal is the bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Unreligious.

Belned is ranked 10,983rd in the world and 7th in Saeculum Obscurum for Most Cultured, scoring 114 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 6,027thMost Influential: 8,496thBest Weather: 8,783rdLongest Average Lifespans: 9,402ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 10,364thHighest Food Quality: 10,979thMost Cultured: 10,983rdMost Beautiful Environments: 11,242ndHealthiest Citizens: 11,668thLargest Publishing Industry: 12,591stMost Developed: 13,312thMost Inclusive: 14,078thHighest Poor Incomes: 14,370thMost Cheerful Citizens: 15,062ndTop
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Smartest Citizens: 17,903rdMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 18,908thLargest Governments: 19,105thLowest Crime Rates: 19,548thHighest Average Tax Rates: 20,142ndMost Efficient Economies: 20,482ndMost Scientifically Advanced: 20,711thMost Subsidized Industry: 22,245thLargest Information Technology Sector: 22,562ndMost Advanced Public Education: 23,079thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 25,247thHighest Economic Output: 25,844thMost Valuable International Artwork: 28,480thHighest Average Incomes: 29,475thNicest Citizens: 30,124thSafest: 30,561st

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Belned was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Safest.
  • : Following new legislation in Belned, medical staff can legally quiet people who ask for a second helping of Salisbury steak.
  • : Following new legislation in Belned, the government's new "quiet competence" initiative has supporters and detractors alike reeling in confusion.
  • : Following new legislation in Belned, foreigners with shady pasts are fleeing the country.
  • : Following new legislation in Belned, the army consists of only generals and grunts.
  • : Following new legislation in Belned, the atmosphere in Belnedian boardrooms is turning more gay.
  • : Following new legislation in Belned, a flying elephant and None share the same nickname.
  • : Following new legislation in Belned, plain-clothes police officers follow Dàguó tourists everywhere they go.
  • : Following new legislation in Belned, employers are never quite sure if graduates' qualifications have any merit or meaning.
  • : Following new legislation in Belned, royal processions are often mistaken for pride parades.

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