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The Matriarchy of PapaBellum

“Hic Sunt Bella Dracones”

Category: Psychotic Dictatorship
Civil Rights:
Outlawed
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Outlawed

Regional Influence: Power

Location: Papastan

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PapaBellum

Population17.888 billion

CapitalBella
LeaderQueen Regent PapaBellum
FaithIntrabellum Pact

CurrencyBlood Pound
AnimalDragon

The Matriarchy of PapaBellum is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by Queen Regent PapaBellum with an iron fist, and renowned for its prohibition of alcohol, ubiquitous missile silos, and compulsory vegetarianism. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 17.888 billion Draconixeses are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The enormous, corrupt, moralistic, socially-minded, well-organized government is dominated by the Department of Defense, with Education and Law & Order also on the agenda, while Spirituality is ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bella. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient PapaBellumian economy, worth an astonishing 15,256 trillion Blood Pounds a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is an enormous, deeply entrenched, quite specialized black market in Arms Manufacturing and Information Technology. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is a breathtaking 852,908 Blood Pounds, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The fate of the world literally rests on Queen Regent PapaBellum's fingers, certain national parks offer tanning beds because the visitors never go outside, residents of houses built on a foundation of wishful thinking are prone to an odd sinking feeling, and children are often punished for the sins of the fathers. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. PapaBellum's national animal is the Dragon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Intrabellum Pact.

PapaBellum is ranked 2,149th in the world and 2nd in Papastan for Highest Wealthy Incomes, with 1.04 million Standard Monetary Units.

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Most Patriotic: 1stMost Advanced Defense Forces: 4thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 9thLargest Governments: 9thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 12thHighest Average Tax Rates: 14thHighest Poor Incomes: 16thMost Advanced Public Transport: 16thMost Corrupt Governments: 24thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 32ndMost Advanced Public Education: 33rdLowest Crime Rates: 33rdHighest Average Incomes: 38thLargest Black Market: 61stMost Secular: 65thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 87thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 103rdMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 138thLargest Information Technology Sector: 158thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 170thHealthiest Citizens: 194thMost Beautiful Environments: 195thSmartest Citizens: 239thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 292ndHighest Economic Output: 293rdMost Subsidized Industry: 384thBest Weather: 443rdMost Efficient Economies: 588thMost Scientifically Advanced: 876thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 2,149thLargest Welfare Programs: 2,707thTop
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Most Valuable International Artwork: 2,859thMost Authoritarian: 3,036thMost Conservative: 3,094thHighest Food Quality: 5,564thMost Stationary: 6,184thMost Influential: 9,451stTop
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Most Developed: 14,385thLargest Publishing Industry: 15,902ndMost World Assembly Endorsements: 16,664thLargest Populations: 18,981stMost Extreme: 22,989th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in PapaBellum, children are often punished for the sins of the fathers.
  • : Following new legislation in PapaBellum, residents of houses built on a foundation of wishful thinking are prone to an odd sinking feeling.
  • : Following new legislation in PapaBellum, certain national parks offer tanning beds because the visitors never go outside.
  • : Following new legislation in PapaBellum, the fate of the world literally rests on Queen Regent PapaBellum's fingers.
  • : Following new legislation in PapaBellum, children have nightmares about the eerie red glow and constant whirring of newly-installed machines.
  • : Following new legislation in PapaBellum, foreign leaders who don't applaud Queen Regent PapaBellum's speeches are regarded as enemies of PapaBellum.
  • : Following new legislation in PapaBellum, coastal cities are being moved a dozen miles inland to reduce flooding risk.
  • : Following new legislation in PapaBellum, the might of the entire PapaBellumian Navy is focused on fifty bemused spear-throwing islanders.
  • : Following new legislation in PapaBellum, the nation's industries are scrambling to switch to biodegradable plastics.
  • : Following new legislation in PapaBellum, illegal hunting is rife after veganism was recently made compulsory.

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