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The Colony of Limbovine

“Chew the Cud”

Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Good
Economy:
Strong
Political Freedoms:
Superb

Regional Influence: Minnow

Location: Balder

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Limbovine

Population7.591 billion

CapitalDairyfield
LeaderThe Big Cheese
FaithCreamtholosism

Currencymoola
Animalhypothetical calf

The Colony of Limbovine is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by The Big Cheese with a fair hand, and renowned for its ban on automobiles, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and public floggings. The compassionate, democratic population of 7.591 billion Limbovineans love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The enormous, socially-minded, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Dairyfield. The average income tax rate is 82.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The strong Limbovinean economy, worth 630 trillion moolas a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. Average income is 83,118 moolas, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Birth rates have hit an all-time low, it's been a banner year for local vexillology, in a desperate bid for cheap airfare Limbovineans can be seen jogging in a rubber suit just before flying, and fewer people are bathing as citizens must show ration stamps before they can turn on their faucets. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Limbovine's national animal is the hypothetical calf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Creamtholosism.

Limbovine is ranked 286,163rd in the world and 11,040th in Balder for Most Corrupt Governments, with 0.52 kickbacks per hour.

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5%
Safest: 5,150thLeast Corrupt Governments: 5,362ndHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 5,772ndMost Pacifist: 5,792ndMost Compassionate Citizens: 7,317thNicest Citizens: 7,630thMost Inclusive: 8,684thLargest Welfare Programs: 10,216thHighest Food Quality: 14,056thMost Advanced Public Transport: 14,063rdBest Weather: 14,333rdTop
10%
Most Eco-Friendly Governments: 14,813thMost Cheerful Citizens: 14,889thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 15,153rdMost Advanced Public Education: 15,172ndMost Beautiful Environments: 15,581stSmartest Citizens: 16,054thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 16,077thHighest Average Tax Rates: 16,674thHealthiest Citizens: 16,739thMost Secular: 17,971stLongest Average Lifespans: 18,459thLargest Information Technology Sector: 19,757thLowest Crime Rates: 21,852ndMost Scientifically Advanced: 24,826thLargest Governments: 27,609th
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5%
Safest: 266th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 291st in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 307th in the regionMost Pacifist: 325th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 385th in the regionNicest Citizens: 403rd in the regionMost Inclusive: 426th in the regionMost Politically Free: 560th in the regionTop
10%
Largest Welfare Programs: 600th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 812th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 815th in the regionBest Weather: 841st in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 869th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 875th in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 900th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 907th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 915th in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 968th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 976th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1,016th in the regionMost Secular: 1,051st in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 1,054th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Limbovine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Inclusive and Highest Food Quality and the Top 10% for Most Scientifically Advanced, Most Advanced Public Education, and Highest Foreign Aid Spending.
  • : Following new legislation in Limbovine, fewer people are bathing as citizens must show ration stamps before they can turn on their faucets.
  • : Following new legislation in Limbovine, in a desperate bid for cheap airfare Limbovineans can be seen jogging in a rubber suit just before flying.
  • : Following new legislation in Limbovine, it's been a banner year for local vexillology.
  • : Following new legislation in Limbovine, birth rates have hit an all-time low.
  • : Following new legislation in Limbovine, libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars.
  • : Limbovine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Best Weather and Most Eco-Friendly Governments.
  • : Following new legislation in Limbovine, the nation's democracy attracts huddled masses yearning to breathe free.
  • : Following new legislation in Limbovine, reflection is vital for badly behaved politicians.
  • : Following new legislation in Limbovine, photographers can be found hiding behind the curtains in The Big Cheese's bedroom.

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