by Max Barry

Latest Forum Topics

Advertisement

Spotlight on:

National Flag

The Empire of Belleroph

“Be a shining star for all to see” Callisto

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

Regional Influence: Squire

Location: the Pacific

OverviewPoliciesPeopleGovernmentEconomyRankTrendCards

Belleroph

Population1.974 billion

LeaderCallisto
FaithPegasus Worship

CurrencyPegasus Coins
AnimalPegasus

The Empire of Belleroph is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Callisto with an iron fist, and renowned for its complete lack of prisons, free-roaming dinosaurs, and prohibition of alcohol. The compassionate, cynical population of 1.974 billion Bellerophans are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, moralistic, socially-minded, well-organized government stops and the rest of society begins, but it prioritizes Education, with Industry, Administration, and Healthcare also on the agenda, while Defense and Spirituality aren't funded at all. The average income tax rate is 95.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Bellerophian economy, worth 187 trillion Pegasus Coins a year, is driven almost entirely by government activity, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is highly specialized, is mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Basket Weaving and Trout Farming. State-owned companies are the norm. Average income is 95,048 Pegasus Coins, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

All footpaths have tollbooths, doctors with dyed hair inform patients via video-link that they must not go against nature, refugees from other nations are flocking to Belleroph's border, and it's rare to find an unchewed pencil. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Belleroph's national animal is the Pegasus, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Pegasus Worship.

Belleroph is ranked 300,783rd in the world and 3,370th in the Pacific for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -10.63 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.

Top
1%
Most Valuable International Artwork: 554thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 1,245thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 1,342ndMost Pacifist: 2,695thLargest Welfare Programs: 2,955thMost Authoritarian: 2,968thMost Secular: 3,114thTop
5%
Most Advanced Public Education: 3,959thNudest: 4,619thHighest Average Tax Rates: 6,096thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 6,122ndMost Advanced Public Transport: 6,328thMost Conservative: 6,635thMost Compassionate Citizens: 6,884thMost Influential: 6,985thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 7,560thLowest Crime Rates: 7,591stLongest Average Lifespans: 7,729thNicest Citizens: 8,407thMost Developed: 8,588thMost Income Equality: 9,139thMost Subsidized Industry: 10,456thHealthiest Citizens: 10,831stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 12,293rdMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 13,392ndBest Weather: 14,130thMost Inclusive: 14,218thMost Beautiful Environments: 14,575thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 14,902ndTop
10%
Largest Governments: 16,039thSmartest Citizens: 19,940thHighest Food Quality: 20,768thMost Corrupt Governments: 21,364thHighest Poor Incomes: 21,551stMost Extreme: 25,244thMost Efficient Economies: 31,475th
Top
1%
Most World Assembly Endorsements: 8th in the regionMost Influential: 14th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 15th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 20th in the regionTop
5%
Most Authoritarian: 37th in the regionNudest: 41st in the regionMost Extreme: 65th in the regionMost Pacifist: 65th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 70th in the regionMost Secular: 76th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 91st in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 101st in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 105th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 119th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 125th in the regionMost Conservative: 129th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 137th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 146th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 151st in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 164th in the regionMost Income Equality: 165th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 171st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 173rd in the regionTop
10%
Nicest Citizens: 194th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 200th in the regionMost Developed: 219th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 235th in the regionLargest Governments: 283rd in the regionBest Weather: 295th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 298th in the regionMost Inclusive: 325th in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 328th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 329th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 347th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Belleroph was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Efficient Economies.
  • : Following new legislation in Belleroph, it's rare to find an unchewed pencil.
  • : Following new legislation in Belleroph, refugees from other nations are flocking to Belleroph's border.
  • : Following new legislation in Belleroph, doctors with dyed hair inform patients via video-link that they must not go against nature.
  • : Following new legislation in Belleroph, all footpaths have tollbooths.
  • : Following new legislation in Belleroph, tourists from around the world come to visit the country's famous rainforests.
  • : Belleroph was endorsed by The People's Republic of The True Xina.
  • : Following new legislation in Belleroph, the banshee wail foretells skies of death.
  • : Belleroph voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Medical Waste Management and Safety Act".
  • : Belleroph lodged a message on the The Pacific Regional Message Board.

More...

World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 124 » Jar Wattinree, Strala, DrWinner, Elyreia, East Durthang, Bruessau, Novus Imperium Romanum Borealis, Marinas Island, Zemarang, Polinasia, Ninzenan Territories, Com Fan Yous, Xoriet, Slovensknia, Momstononistan, Solismosion, TorNation, Waterfall State, Steamstotzka, Former Warsaw States, Torro and Oxe, KiRussija, Paapuaraya, Warrior Thorin, Lost Dandelions, Cuatela, Usington, Gadsenopolis, Stelarius, Surgeus, Arcka, New Proviles, Appall, The Kool Zone, Pasybfic, Kranez, Legonica, Svetzia, Sathor, Terranexia, Domas, Novembreland, Elixandropolis, Carcassa, Korotis, Raeun, Imperii Vilrein, The Frozen Imperium, Tinjongnia, Kaoruks, and 74 others.Kologi, Zamboa, Federal republic Sarmeria, Xek Inak, Opischiwapopi, Korhal I, Elysiana Realm, Pettyland, Dastufugs, Dibbleria, Eyernawk, Greater Hara, Piedra, The Ashes State, Nairsu, Liberal Crime, Dushina, Issime, Alans Land, Osnauria, Southern Karafuto, SSRAB, Jazzia, The Chedded, The Ran, South Bamor Misia, Kalia Centsul, Wrangleria, Krulltopia, Agram, Cat Empire of cats, Descending Sun, Wagneriania, Maineshire, Wakesrea, Giathio, Natsumi Land, Arthropyria, Normlanda, The Francophone Kingdom of Canada, Ctesiphonis, House Rillarri, ApocalyptoX, Pathonia, Vylixan, Republica democratica da liberdade polit, LilScars, Alantic empire, Souverain Revachol, Seliberari, Neugania, Stevist Guam, End666, Praetara, Nullity, Eternal Flames, Pondemure, Mitabo, Xyndria, Turrim, Neo Res Publica, Sanistang, Awavion, Baldland, New Atlun, Northern Cobrastan, Ashendre, Drightland, Repitilysia, Nordaviaa, 9Pluto, Kopmania, Subsonia, and The True Xina.

Report