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The 2nd Iron Republic of Ballistikov

“In God We Trust” Gunther Reinart

Category: Psychotic Dictatorship
Civil Rights:
Outlawed
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Outlawed

Regional Influence: Page

Location: the Pacific

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Ballistikov

Population12.133 billion

CapitalNew Blitzkov
LeaderGunther Reinart
FaithChristianity

CurrencyIron Mark
AnimalBallistikovian Eagle

The 2nd Iron Republic of Ballistikov is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by Gunther Reinart with an iron fist, and renowned for its anti-smoking policies, public floggings, and compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless, devout population of 12.133 billion Ballistikovians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic, socially-minded, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Education, and Industry are also considered important, while International Aid is ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Blitzkov. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Ballistikovian economy, worth a remarkable 6,550 trillion Iron Marks a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is an enormous, deeply entrenched, fairly diversified black market in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Woodchip Exports. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is a breathtaking 539,874 Iron Marks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Pirates armed with sonar-guided semi-autonomous torpedos and laser weapons systems are often seen capturing fishing trawlers, conscientious objectors are hanged as traitors, books are so highly regarded in Ballistikov that libraries are often revered as holy shrines, and major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ballistikov's national animal is the Ballistikovian Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Christianity.

Ballistikov is ranked 28,883rd in the world and 271st in the Pacific for Most Stationary, with 1,385.00888442708 days.

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Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 102ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 107thHighest Poor Incomes: 119thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 209thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 235thMost Patriotic: 292ndHighest Average Incomes: 314thLargest Black Market: 329thMost Devout: 411thLargest Mining Sector: 535thLowest Crime Rates: 613thMost Corrupt Governments: 714thMost Armed: 748thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 1,088thMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,115thLargest Governments: 1,137thMost Subsidized Industry: 1,155thLargest Information Technology Sector: 1,251stHighest Average Tax Rates: 1,337thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 1,364thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 1,377thMost Developed: 1,409thMost Advanced Public Transport: 1,463rdLongest Average Lifespans: 1,583rdMost Efficient Economies: 1,798thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1,953rdHighest Economic Output: 2,046thMost Advanced Public Education: 2,178thMost Authoritarian: 2,454thTop
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Healthiest Citizens: 3,331stMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 3,333rdLargest Agricultural Sector: 3,620thSmartest Citizens: 3,850thMost Cultured: 5,044thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 5,508thMost Valuable International Artwork: 5,527thMost Conservative: 5,755thLargest Publishing Industry: 5,921stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 6,137thLargest Welfare Programs: 10,767thMost Influential: 13,680thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 13,822ndTop
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Most Extreme: 22,303rdMost Stationary: 28,883rd
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Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 5th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 7th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 9th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 10th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 10th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 12th in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 12th in the regionLargest Black Market: 13th in the regionMost Armed: 13th in the regionMost Devout: 14th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 14th in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 15th in the regionMost Patriotic: 17th in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 18th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 24th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 24th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 25th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 28th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 28th in the regionMost Developed: 36th in the regionLargest Governments: 36th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 38th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 38th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 40th in the regionMost Authoritarian: 43rd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 45th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 46th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 47th in the regionTop
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Most Efficient Economies: 50th in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 56th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 64th in the regionMost Extreme: 70th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 75th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 94th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 101st in the regionMost Cultured: 113th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 123rd in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 125th in the regionMost Conservative: 140th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 148th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 217th in the regionTop
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Most Influential: 249th in the regionLargest Populations: 255th in the regionMost Stationary: 271st in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 282nd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Ballistikov, major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballistikov, books are so highly regarded in Ballistikov that libraries are often revered as holy shrines.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballistikov, conscientious objectors are hanged as traitors.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballistikov, pirates armed with sonar-guided semi-autonomous torpedos and laser weapons systems are often seen capturing fishing trawlers.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballistikov, government employees have reverted to carrier pigeon due to never-ending virus scans.
  • : Ballistikov lodged a message on the The Pacific Regional Message Board.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballistikov, in coastal waters there are fifteen salvage divers per dead man's chest (yo ho ho).
  • : Following new legislation in Ballistikov, Ballistikovian Eagle sanctuaries have been taken over by hydraulic fracturing sites.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballistikov, there is a growing belief that consciousness is a simulated illusion within a computer-generated reality.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballistikov, new urban roads are threatening city parks.

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