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Category: Left-wing Utopia
Civil Rights:
Excellent
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Excellent

Regional Influence: Vassal

Location: Forest

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Velkia and the Islands

Population30.94 billion

CapitalFour Corners
LeaderProtectorate Pika Paquet
FaithAtheism

CurrencyCrown
AnimalBreegull

The Liberal Tropical Emirates of Velkia and the Islands is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Protectorate Pika Paquet with a fair hand, and renowned for its smutty television, anti-smoking policies, and multi-spousal wedding ceremonies. The compassionate, democratic, humorless population of 30.94 billion Velkia Islanders are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whomever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The medium-sized government prioritizes Education, with Healthcare, Environment, and Social Policy also on the agenda, while Spirituality and Defense receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Four Corners. The average income tax rate is 96.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Velkian economy, worth a remarkable 7,777 trillion Crowns a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 251,363 Crowns, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

3D printed organs are a breath of new life for the sick and elderly, a suspicious number of John Smiths are known to donate to Velkian politicians, a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up, and the Finance Ministry posts hourly updates on where taxpayer money is spent. Crime is totally unknown. Velkia and the Islands's national animal is the Breegull, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Atheism.

Velkia and the Islands is ranked 57,305th in the world and 45th in Forest for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 4,175.34 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.

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Least Corrupt Governments: 95thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 355thMost Secular: 411thSafest: 456thLargest Publishing Industry: 851stMost Influential: 1,002ndMost Rebellious Youth: 1,303rdSmartest Citizens: 1,371stHighest Economic Output: 1,510thMost Cultured: 1,904thMost Beautiful Environments: 2,212thHighest Food Quality: 2,238thMost Developed: 2,259thHighest Poor Incomes: 2,274thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 2,503rdMost Scientifically Advanced: 2,703rdMost Inclusive: 2,709thMost Pacifist: 2,771stMost Advanced Public Education: 2,884thTop
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Longest Average Lifespans: 3,045thLargest Information Technology Sector: 3,155thLargest Governments: 3,263rdHealthiest Citizens: 3,307thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 3,493rdMost Compassionate Citizens: 3,687thLargest Populations: 3,880thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 4,277thHighest Average Tax Rates: 4,397thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 4,482ndMost World Assembly Endorsements: 4,695thHighest Average Incomes: 5,360thMost Efficient Economies: 5,517thNicest Citizens: 6,508thMost Stationary: 7,849thLargest Welfare Programs: 8,353rdMost Valuable International Artwork: 10,171stMost Advanced Public Transport: 10,853rdHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 11,688thTop
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Lowest Crime Rates: 15,011thMost Subsidized Industry: 15,163rdLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 17,298thBest Weather: 20,184th
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Largest Cheese Export Sector: 3rd in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 3rd in the regionTop
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Safest: 7th in the regionLargest Populations: 8th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 12th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 12th in the regionMost Secular: 13th in the regionMost Stationary: 14th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 16th in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 17th in the regionTop
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Highest Poor Incomes: 18th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 23rd in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 24th in the regionMost Developed: 26th in the regionMost Cultured: 31st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 34th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 34th in the region

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