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The Serene Republic of La Cocina del Bodhi

“May you find peace”

Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights:
Average
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Excellent

Regional Influence: Negotiator

Location: Free Market Federation

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La Cocina del Bodhi

Population18.139 billion

CapitalSangha
LeaderFitzgerald Kennedy
FaithBuddhism

CurrencyLotus
AnimalBeaver

The Serene Republic of La Cocina del Bodhi is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by Fitzgerald Kennedy with a fair hand, and renowned for its daily referendums, anti-smoking policies, and compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless, devout population of 18.139 billion Bodhians 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 government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Sangha. The average income tax rate is 36.8%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Bodhian economy, worth a remarkable 5,318 trillion Lotuses a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an amazing 293,235 Lotuses, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Prime real estate is devoted to wind farms and solar energy generators, citizens are allowed to rise or fall based on their own merits, noises louder than a whisper have been prohibited by law, and grocery stores can be audibly identified by the giggling emerging from them. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. La Cocina del Bodhi's national animal is the Beaver, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Buddhism.

La Cocina del Bodhi is ranked 4,045th in the world and 3rd in Free Market Federation for Largest Cheese Export Sector, scoring 7,161.72 on the Mozzarella Productivity Index.

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Largest Retail Industry: 1,055thHealthiest Citizens: 1,509thRudest Citizens: 1,531stLongest Average Lifespans: 1,658thBest Weather: 1,809thHighest Disposable Incomes: 1,956thLowest Crime Rates: 1,969thMost Efficient Economies: 2,608thTop
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Largest Agricultural Sector: 2,905thHighest Economic Output: 3,023rdHighest Average Incomes: 3,135thLargest Insurance Industry: 3,297thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 3,334thMost Developed: 3,556thMost Scientifically Advanced: 3,584thSafest: 3,605thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 3,812thHighest Poor Incomes: 4,042ndLargest Cheese Export Sector: 4,045thLargest Information Technology Sector: 4,084thMost Devout: 4,138thSmartest Citizens: 4,401stMost Beautiful Environments: 4,816thLargest Governments: 5,878thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 7,271stLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 7,488thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 10,077thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 10,927thMost Patriotic: 11,851stMost World Assembly Endorsements: 11,866thLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 12,857thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 12,860thTop
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Most Advanced Public Education: 15,044thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 15,429thMost Subsidized Industry: 16,217thMost Influential: 18,586thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 18,737thLargest Populations: 19,748thLargest Publishing Industry: 20,748thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 24,568thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 25,082ndMost Advanced Public Transport: 26,779thMost Stationary: 27,530thMost Corrupt Governments: 28,335thLargest Mining Sector: 28,446th
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Lowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionTop
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 2nd in the regionBest Weather: 2nd in the regionMost Average: 2nd in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2nd in the regionMost Devout: 2nd in the regionRudest Citizens: 2nd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 2nd in the regionSafest: 2nd in the regionLargest Trout Fishing Sector: 2nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in La Cocina del Bodhi, grocery stores can be audibly identified by the giggling emerging from them.
  • : Following new legislation in La Cocina del Bodhi, noises louder than a whisper have been prohibited by law.
  • : Following new legislation in La Cocina del Bodhi, citizens are allowed to rise or fall based on their own merits.
  • : Following new legislation in La Cocina del Bodhi, prime real estate is devoted to wind farms and solar energy generators.
  • : Following new legislation in La Cocina del Bodhi, the nation's democracy attracts huddled masses yearning to breathe free.
  • : La Cocina del Bodhi voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Reef Preservation and Restoration".
  • : La Cocina del Bodhi was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Corrupt Governments.
  • : Following new legislation in La Cocina del Bodhi, the moral worth of national allies is judged by their GDP.
  • : Following new legislation in La Cocina del Bodhi, hundreds of subterranean tunnels are being built as part of "Project Morlock".
  • : La Cocina del Bodhi was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens.

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