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The Insignificant Republic of Benapia

“No one knows who we are. Let's change that.” Timmie

Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights:
Below Average
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Very Good

Regional Influence: Hatchling

Location: Balder

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Benapia

Population3.628 billion

CapitalGranard
LeaderTimmie

CurrencyFrider
AnimalHomo Sapien

The Insignificant Republic of Benapia is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Timmie with an even hand, and notable for its pith helmet sales, sprawling nuclear power plants, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, democratic, humorless population of 3.628 billion Benapes have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Granard. The average income tax rate is 75.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Benapian economy, worth 367 trillion Friders a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Arms Manufacturing, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 101,283 Friders, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Wind farms are erected on shuttered oil platforms, regional governors use national law books as toilet paper, the police insist that racism does not exist, and credit scores fluctuate wildly with every change of government. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Benapia's national animal is the Homo Sapien, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Benapia is ranked 274,241st in the world and 9,383rd in Balder for Most Stationary, with 9.257806575 days.

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5%
Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 10,264thMost Inclusive: 12,480thMost Advanced Public Education: 12,849thTop
10%
Highest Food Quality: 15,354thLowest Crime Rates: 15,762ndMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 16,105thLargest Publishing Industry: 16,217thSmartest Citizens: 18,570thMost Secular: 19,860thLongest Average Lifespans: 20,237thMost Beautiful Environments: 21,522ndMost Developed: 21,901stMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 22,520thMost Advanced Public Transport: 22,752ndHealthiest Citizens: 23,246thMost Cultured: 24,011thHighest Average Tax Rates: 25,702ndMost Pacifist: 27,535thHighest Poor Incomes: 27,996thSafest: 28,270thMost Scientifically Advanced: 28,388th
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Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 581st in the regionMost Inclusive: 661st in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 724th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 796th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 881st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 972nd in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1,016th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Benapia's influence in Balder rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
  • : Benapia's influence in Balder rose from "Zero" to "Unproven".
  • : Benapia was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Food Quality.
  • : Following new legislation in Benapia, credit scores fluctuate wildly with every change of government.
  • : Following new legislation in Benapia, the police insist that racism does not exist.
  • : Following new legislation in Benapia, regional governors use national law books as toilet paper.
  • : Following new legislation in Benapia, wind farms are erected on shuttered oil platforms.
  • : Following new legislation in Benapia, official government guidance encourages binge behaviors.
  • : Benapia was refounded in Balder.
  • : Benapia ceased to exist in Balder.

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