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The United Socialist States of Bloni

“Where one heads, so do we all.”

Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Civil Rights:
Some
Economy:
Powerhouse
Political Freedoms:
Unheard Of

Regional Influence: Apprentice

Location: Starlight

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Bloni

Population2.773 billion

CapitalHamache
LeaderProsci Lumi

CurrencyBaloni
AnimalTurtle

The United Socialist States of Bloni is a colossal, genial nation, ruled by Prosci Lumi with an iron fist, and notable for its museums and concert halls, anti-smoking policies, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, cynical population of 2.773 billion Blonians are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.

The enormous, corrupt, socially-minded, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Hamache. The average income tax rate is 93.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Blonian economy, worth 324 trillion Balonis a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Cheese Exports. Average income is an impressive 117,149 Balonis, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The saying "when pigs fly" has been changed to "when the lights work", male med students learning female anatomy do so with their eyes tightly closed, the nation is currently revamping its entire education system, and burning twigs to keep warm while lost in the wild is now a felony. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Bloni's national animal is the Turtle, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

Bloni is ranked 8,957th in the world and 34th in Starlight for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 5,973.53 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 2,154thMost Secular: 2,379thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 2,748thTop
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Most Influential: 3,252ndLargest Welfare Programs: 4,082ndMost Compassionate Citizens: 5,944thNicest Citizens: 6,371stHighest Average Tax Rates: 6,861stMost Accessible: 7,559thMost Inclusive: 7,805thMost Income Equality: 7,952ndMost Pacifist: 8,083rdBest Weather: 8,096thMost Advanced Public Education: 8,563rdLongest Average Lifespans: 8,769thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 8,957thMost Authoritarian: 9,364thMost Beautiful Environments: 9,423rdMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 10,869thHighest Food Quality: 11,491stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 12,361stLargest Governments: 12,922ndHighest Poor Incomes: 13,061stHealthiest Citizens: 13,072ndLowest Crime Rates: 14,088thTop
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Smartest Citizens: 16,359thMost Scientifically Advanced: 16,742ndMost Advanced Public Transport: 16,832ndLargest Information Technology Sector: 18,327thSafest: 18,346thMost Cheerful Citizens: 25,848thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 27,512thMost Valuable International Artwork: 29,648thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 30,476th
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Most Secular: 16th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 17th in the regionMost Income Equality: 19th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 19th in the regionMost Authoritarian: 22nd in the regionBest Weather: 24th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 27th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 27th in the regionTop
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Most Eco-Friendly Governments: 34th in the regionMost Stationary: 35th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 36th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 36th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 39th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 40th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 40th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 40th in the regionNicest Citizens: 40th in the regionMost Influential: 40th in the regionMost Extreme: 41st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 42nd in the regionMost Accessible: 45th in the regionMost Pacifist: 46th in the regionMost Inclusive: 47th in the regionLargest Governments: 48th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 56th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Bloni, burning twigs to keep warm while lost in the wild is now a felony.
  • : Following new legislation in Bloni, the nation is currently revamping its entire education system.
  • : Following new legislation in Bloni, male med students learning female anatomy do so with their eyes tightly closed.
  • : Following new legislation in Bloni, the saying "when pigs fly" has been changed to "when the lights work".
  • : Bloni voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "Commend Vilita and Turori"".
  • : Bloni adopted General Assembly Resolution #15 "".
  • : Bloni was endorsed by The Nekanan Kingdom of Missouria.
  • : Bloni was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Law Enforcement.
  • : Following new legislation in Bloni, the national guard is mobilized whenever a mother gets separated from her child at the mall.
  • : Following new legislation in Bloni, one does not simply walk into the tundra.

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