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The Confederated Corporations of Balante

“Per pecunia ad astra”

Category: Left-Leaning College State
Civil Rights:
Excellent
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Excellent

Regional Influence: Page

Location: Europe

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Balante

Population6.122 billion

CapitalLaplace Ring
Leaderthe Board
FaithNULL

Currencythaler
Animalanaconda

The Confederated Corporations of Balante is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by the Board with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, keen interest in outer space, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 6.122 billion Balanteans enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Laplace Ring. The average income tax rate is 52.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Balantean economy, worth 899 trillion thalers a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an impressive 146,926 thalers, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Beatboxing has replaced the 'Wilhelm scream' as the nation's most popular sound effect, apprentice builders get teased for wearing hard hats, the moral worth of national allies is judged by their GDP, and the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller. Crime is totally unknown. Balante's national animal is the anaconda, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is NULL.

Balante is ranked 42,864th in the world and 116th in Europe for Most Stationary, with 1,034.44515739912 days.

Top
1%
Most Influential: 491stTop
5%
Largest Retail Industry: 3,935thLargest Information Technology Sector: 10,608thRudest Citizens: 10,947thMost Scientifically Advanced: 11,650thTop
10%
Largest Black Market: 15,014thHighest Poor Incomes: 15,340thMost Developed: 15,381stLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 17,380thHighest Disposable Incomes: 17,412thSmartest Citizens: 17,643rdMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 18,093rdMost Rebellious Youth: 18,108thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 19,114thMost Secular: 19,333rdLargest Manufacturing Sector: 21,551stLongest Average Lifespans: 22,295thHighest Average Incomes: 23,401stMost Efficient Economies: 23,985thMost Cultured: 25,930thMost Subsidized Industry: 27,774thMost Corrupt Governments: 27,974thLargest Publishing Industry: 28,758th
Top
5%
Largest Retail Industry: 51st in the regionLargest Black Market: 66th in the regionTop
10%
Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 108th in the regionMost Stationary: 116th in the regionRudest Citizens: 130th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 134th in the regionMost Avoided: 147th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Balante was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes and Most Developed.
  • : Balante was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : Balante was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Developed.
  • : Balante was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : Balante was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Black Market.
  • : Balante was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Black Market.
  • : Balante was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Black Market.
  • : Balante was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Black Market.
  • : Balante was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Publishing Industry.
  • : Balante resigned from the World Assembly.

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