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The Holy Empire of Belgioca

“Als je op de donder roept, krijg je de bliksem”

Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights:
Unheard Of
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Unheard Of

Regional Influence: Shoeshiner

Location: The North Pacific

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Belgioca

Population1.318 billion

CapitalBubbanburg
LeaderXander von Bubbanburg
FaithChristianity

CurrencyBelgiok
AnimalBlack striped tiger

The Holy Empire of Belgioca is a massive, orderly nation, ruled by Xander von Bubbanburg with an iron fist, and remarkable for its strictly enforced bedtime, complete lack of prisons, and suspicion of poets. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless, devout population of 1.318 billion Belgiociuans are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The enormous, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, with Administration, Law & Order, and Industry also on the agenda. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bubbanburg. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 75.2%.

The frighteningly efficient Belgiocuan economy, worth 136 trillion Belgioks a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 103,436 Belgioks, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 339,210 per year while the poor average 23,671, a ratio of 14.3 to 1.

The institution of marriage is held sacred and strictly enforced, the nation is automatically assumed to be the source of all unmarked weapons, the masses are surrendering their civil liberties without complaint for the sake of shopping convenience, and handling people's data is proving an immersive experience. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Belgioca's national animal is the Black striped tiger, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Christianity.

Belgioca is ranked 131,164th in the world and 2,518th in The North Pacific for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 1,427.25 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 1,436thMost Influential: 2,582ndTop
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 6,409thMost Conservative: 12,612thMost Authoritarian: 13,027thLargest Welfare Programs: 14,544thBest Weather: 15,492ndMost Valuable International Artwork: 15,513thMost Beautiful Environments: 15,756thTop
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Most Patriotic: 17,861stMost Developed: 19,651stLongest Average Lifespans: 20,766thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 22,371stMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 24,842ndLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 24,935thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 24,957thHealthiest Citizens: 26,891stHighest Average Tax Rates: 27,045thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 28,325th
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 169th in the regionMost Conservative: 283rd in the regionMost Authoritarian: 295th in the regionTop
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Most Patriotic: 406th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 469th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 471st in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 495th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 516th in the regionMost Influential: 523rd in the regionGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 544th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 555th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Belgioca was endorsed by The Federal Republic of Shrikisthan.
  • : Belgioca was reclassified from "Psychotic Dictatorship" to "Iron Fist Consumerists".
  • : Belgioca was endorsed by The Federation of Lavrentia.
  • : Following new legislation in Belgioca, handling people's data is proving an immersive experience.
  • : Belgioca was reclassified from "Iron Fist Consumerists" to "Psychotic Dictatorship".
  • : Following new legislation in Belgioca, the masses are surrendering their civil liberties without complaint for the sake of shopping convenience.
  • : Following new legislation in Belgioca, the nation is automatically assumed to be the source of all unmarked weapons.
  • : Following new legislation in Belgioca, the institution of marriage is held sacred and strictly enforced.
  • : Following new legislation in Belgioca, the request to "give us our daily bread" can only be fulfilled six days out of seven.
  • : Following new legislation in Belgioca, politicians sweat as journalists scour internet archives for any mention of them.

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World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 114 » Laforeia, Corfad, Germanic Cat, Shibutani, The New Oceanic States, Yaorozu, Petronellania, Varisland, Zandos, Kwaj, PlanetMercury, Dreadton, Former English Colony, Republiqueducroissant, Ethnon, Simone Republic, The Bikini Bottom Republic, The Peoples Republic of Kyle, Ziprotscria, Bagojo, Great Bights Mum, Arostica, Darkanistan, Azzarel, Chipoli, Aerilia, Ereena, New Lakemba, Laurendon, KAP03land, Stal Valley, Wolffoxia, Zelenaya Dolina, Workers Republic of Prestes Order, Ishtimbine, TheLandOfFunFunFun, Aoncarpa, Siwale, Texaska, Kranostav, Esperonia, Arucaria, Northern Zorbrasnka, Mystiquelle, United Kahndaq, Juba, Zerentopia, Nouvel Empire, Russila, Vendonesam, and 64 others.Bedsonya, Pallaith, Ardok, Tiodann, Singaporen Empire, Bardopia, Sil Dorsett, Zecit, Valentine Z, Eurocom, Walter Jackson, Loutsland, Akand Jang Braihir, Sindoesia, South Parter, Jameson Williams, Nationeer, Halsoni, Barxa, Esteneng, North Bratislava, Avalon, Xagill, AGoodPlace, New Alethela, Hiyzis II, The Sinclarian Provinces, Confederacy of North America, Brisdon, Rettverborg, Neutral Federation of the Mountains, Etanur, Sierra Andreas, PotatoFarmers, Pazair, Hamerica, Picairn, Free Prairie Provinces, Valiacorkit, Oannia, Liberate World Order, Unshleepd, Arjuna, Aguaria Major, Broatiana, Casscata, Jughru, Kelvaros Prime, United Orange Valley States, Chao Phraya River, Viridiann, Freedom and Democratic Socialist, Glissbotia, Pineappleistania, Unimaginable Doom, Orbundao, Lotion Empire, Izern, Kainin, UNION KINGDOMS, Nadlo, Greater Cyrodil, Lavrentia, and Shrikisthan.

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