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The Hexacratic Technarchy of Helaw

Helaw was Commended by Security Council Resolution # 258

“Pancakes make bad frisbees, it turns out.” Sovereign Moomers

Category: Authoritarian Democracy
Civil Rights:
Some
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Very Good

Regional Influence: Apprentice

Location: Atlanticana

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Helaw

Population12.935 billion

CapitalVenea
LeaderSovereign Moomers

CurrencyHelon
AnimalHootle

The Hexacratic Technarchy of Helaw is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Sovereign Moomers with an even hand, and notable for its ban on automobiles, sprawling nuclear power plants, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate, humorless population of 12.935 billion Helawans are prohibited from doing almost everything except voting, which they do timidly and conservatively.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Venea. The average income tax rate is 98.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Helawan economy, worth a remarkable 2,240 trillion Helons a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is highly specialized, is mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism. Average income is an impressive 173,190 Helons, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Every day has been a surprise since weather reporters turned to consulting ancient totems for their seven-day forecasts, therapists can always squeeze in another house-call, sleep-deprived officials are known to collapse after late night revision for their examinations, and disposable antiseptic wipes are considered a social necessity. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Helaw's national animal is the Hootle, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Helaw is ranked 289,023rd in the world and 131st in Atlanticana for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 3,290.62 Standard Monetary Units.

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1%
Most Secular: 1,499thMost Advanced Public Transport: 1,679thSafest: 1,921stMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 2,070thLargest Information Technology Sector: 2,098thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 2,111thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 2,312thMost Advanced Public Education: 2,386thMost Pacifist: 2,577thLeast Corrupt Governments: 2,635thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2,715thMost Developed: 2,754thTop
5%
Highest Average Tax Rates: 3,014thMost Scientifically Advanced: 3,188thLongest Average Lifespans: 3,507thMost Beautiful Environments: 3,947thLargest Governments: 4,077thHealthiest Citizens: 4,280thLowest Crime Rates: 4,395thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 4,430thLargest Welfare Programs: 4,715thSmartest Citizens: 4,779thBest Weather: 5,664thHighest Food Quality: 6,003rdMost Compassionate Citizens: 6,579thMost Cultured: 6,725thMost Inclusive: 7,086thMost Rebellious Youth: 7,095thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 8,263rdHighest Poor Incomes: 8,338thNicest Citizens: 9,259thMost Subsidized Industry: 10,469thHighest Economic Output: 10,841stTop
10%
Most Efficient Economies: 15,459thHighest Average Incomes: 15,535thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 23,045thMost Valuable International Artwork: 28,805th
Top
1%
Healthiest Citizens: 1st in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 1st in the regionMost Developed: 1st in the regionMost Cultured: 1st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 1st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 1st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 1st in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 1st in the regionLargest Governments: 1st in the regionSmartest Citizens: 1st in the regionMost Secular: 1st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 1st in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 1st in the regionSafest: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 1st in the regionTop
5%
Most Subsidized Industry: 2nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 2nd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 2nd in the regionHighest Food Quality: 2nd in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 2nd in the regionBest Weather: 2nd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 2nd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 2nd in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 3rd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 3rd in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 3rd in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 3rd in the regionMost Pacifist: 3rd in the regionMost Inclusive: 4th in the regionLargest Populations: 4th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 5th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 6th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 6th in the regionTop
10%
Most Advanced Law Enforcement: 8th in the regionNicest Citizens: 11th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 13th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Helaw was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Developed, Highest Foreign Aid Spending, and Most Advanced Public Education and the Top 5% for Highest Food Quality and Most World Assembly Endorsements.
  • : Helaw was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Helaw voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Declaration Against Slavery and its Violence".
  • : Following new legislation in Helaw, disposable antiseptic wipes are considered a social necessity.
  • : Following new legislation in Helaw, sleep-deprived officials are known to collapse after late night revision for their examinations.
  • : Helaw voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Declaration on Griefing".
  • : Following new legislation in Helaw, therapists can always squeeze in another house-call.
  • : Following new legislation in Helaw, every day has been a surprise since weather reporters turned to consulting ancient totems for their seven-day forecasts.
  • : Helaw's influence in Atlanticana rose from "Squire" to "Apprentice".
  • : Following new legislation in Helaw, any body part that can be cut off a person is no longer considered to be their property.

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World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 8 » Onereece, San Pera, Lys Arva, Svobofnaya Russia, Punland, Londoniopol, Baked Beans, and The New Global Order.

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