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Largest Publishing Industry: 8,389thHealthiest Citizens: 9,773rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 9,882nd
The Empire of
Authoritarian Democracy
Pátria Amada
Influence
Sprat
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
All-Consuming
Political Freedom
Average

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Benvik

Population4.773 billion

CapitalBenbenitown
LeaderIan I
FaithPCB - Presbyterian Church of the Benbeni

CurrencyBenbenien
AnimalLion Ben Benian

The Empire of Benvik is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Ian I with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, ubiquitous missile silos, and prohibition of alcohol. The compassionate, devout population of 4.773 billion Benbenians are prohibited from doing almost everything except voting, which they do timidly and conservatively.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Benbenitown. The average income tax rate is 70.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The all-consuming Benvikian economy, worth 586 trillion Benbeniens a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Arms Manufacturing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 122,833 Benbeniens, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

No one engages in 'locker room talk' any more, an epidemic of unpopped kernels causes movie goers to gnash their teeth, the Ministry of Health has reported a sharp increase in the incidence of delayed menopause, and the mob and the police have recently had numerous clashes in the back alleys of Benvik's cities due to the government's steadfast anti-casino stance. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Benvik's national animal is the Lion Ben Benian, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is PCB - Presbyterian Church of the Benbeni.

Benvik is ranked 128,830th in the world and 1,712th in the South Pacific for Most Stationary, with 258.0519876244 days.

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Largest Publishing Industry: 8,389thHealthiest Citizens: 9,773rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 9,882ndSafest: 9,933rdLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 10,197thLongest Average Lifespans: 10,813thBest Weather: 11,476thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 11,595thLowest Crime Rates: 12,092ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 12,224thMost Influential: 13,785thTop
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Most Beautiful Environments: 15,313thSmartest Citizens: 16,498thMost Compassionate Citizens: 17,036thMost Devout: 17,638thLargest Welfare Programs: 18,319thHighest Poor Incomes: 18,362ndHighest Food Quality: 19,454thNicest Citizens: 19,555thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 20,883rdMost Inclusive: 21,635thMost Developed: 21,807thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 27,146thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 28,221st
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Largest Agricultural Sector: 198th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 222nd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 222nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 244th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 257th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 263rd in the regionTop
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Safest: 295th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 298th in the regionBest Weather: 327th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 352nd in the regionMost Devout: 375th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 413th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 422nd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 440th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 450th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 486th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 509th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 533rd in the regionNicest Citizens: 537th in the regionMost Developed: 549th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 556th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 581st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Benvik, the mob and the police have recently had numerous clashes in the back alleys of Benvik's cities due to the government's steadfast anti-casino stance.
  • : Following new legislation in Benvik, the Ministry of Health has reported a sharp increase in the incidence of delayed menopause.
  • : Following new legislation in Benvik, an epidemic of unpopped kernels causes movie goers to gnash their teeth.
  • : Following new legislation in Benvik, no one engages in 'locker room talk' any more.
  • : Following new legislation in Benvik, ports have ground to a halt as no boat can reach them without trespassing.
  • : Following new legislation in Benvik, space shuttles are lying silent on the runway till the Space Agency can work out how to fit a creche and a meditation room into their next spacecraft.
  • : Following new legislation in Benvik, the acceptance of acupuncture and other alternative therapies has needled the scientific community.
  • : Following new legislation in Benvik, nudity is frowned upon.
  • : Benvik was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Law Enforcement and Largest Governments.
  • : Following new legislation in Benvik, former arms manufacturing CEOs are now delivering food for minimum wage.

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