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The Grand Duchy of Breitenstein

“Gott, Ehre, Vaterland”

Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights:
Very Good
Economy:
Strong
Political Freedoms:
Superb

Regional Influence: Handshaker

Location: The Doldrums

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Breitenstein

Population13.034 billion

CapitalHonnaver
LeaderMaximilian I
FaithCatholicism

CurrencyMark
AnimalRed Fox

The Grand Duchy of Breitenstein is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by Maximilian I with a fair hand, and renowned for its frequent executions, compulsory military service, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate, democratic population of 13.034 billion Breitensteiners enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The large government prioritizes Education, although Environment, Healthcare, and Welfare are also considered important, while Spirituality and Defense aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Honnaver. The average income tax rate is 56.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The strong Breitensteiner economy, worth 786 trillion Marks a year, is quite specialized and led by the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Trout Farming, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 60,369 Marks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The family summer vacation has become a thing of the past following the introduction of the year-round school year, marketing departments of corporate giants compete to sponsor little league teams, corporations donate huge sums of money to favored politicians, and companies struggle to cover for the hordes of employees on parental leave. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Breitenstein's national animal is the Red Fox, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Catholicism.

Breitenstein is ranked 172,375th in the world and 43rd in The Doldrums for Most Stationary, with 93.30319028592 days.

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Largest Publishing Industry: 8,250thBest Weather: 9,346thMost Beautiful Environments: 10,005thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 14,616thTop
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Most Pacifist: 18,558thMost Compassionate Citizens: 18,962ndHighest Food Quality: 19,184thMost Advanced Public Education: 20,228thSmartest Citizens: 21,013thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 21,374thNicest Citizens: 21,457thMost Cultured: 23,035thLongest Average Lifespans: 27,724thMost Inclusive: 27,815thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 28,707th
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 1st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionMost Inclusive: 1st in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionNicest Citizens: 1st in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 1st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 1st in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 2nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 2nd in the regionBest Weather: 2nd in the regionMost Pacifist: 2nd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 2nd in the regionTop
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Healthiest Citizens: 3rd in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 3rd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 3rd in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 3rd in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 3rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 4th in the regionMost Developed: 4th in the regionSafest: 5th in the regionMost Politically Free: 5th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Breitenstein's influence in The Doldrums rose from "Truckler" to "Handshaker".
  • : Breitenstein changed its national motto to "Gott, Ehre, Vaterland".
  • : The Empire of Romulus appointed Breitenstein as Regional Advisor with authority over Appearance, Border Control, Communications, Embassies, and Polls in The Doldrums.
  • : Breitenstein changed its national animal to "Red Fox", its faith to "Catholicism", and its leader to "Maximilian I".
  • : Breitenstein was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Healthiest Citizens.
  • : Breitenstein was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Healthiest Citizens.
  • : Breitenstein was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments.
  • : Breitenstein's influence in The Doldrums rose from "Vassal" to "Truckler".
  • : Breitenstein's influence in The Doldrums fell from "Truckler" to "Vassal".
  • : Breitenstein's influence in The Doldrums fell from "Handshaker" to "Truckler".

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