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The Holy Green Vapors of Vellashu

“Ask the right questions.”

Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Civil Rights:
Excellent
Economy:
All-Consuming
Political Freedoms:
Some

Regional Influence: Truckler

Location: Hippy Haven

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Vellashu

Population12.87 billion

CapitalFelicitas
LeaderHigh Mistress Felicia Wydychać
FaithHoly Vaporism

CurrencyOskula
AnimalBlack Cat

The Holy Green Vapors of Vellashu is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by High Mistress Felicia Wydychać with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, ban on automobiles, and pith helmet sales. The compassionate, cheerful, devout population of 12.87 billion Vellashuans enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The enormous, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Felicitas. The average income tax rate is 93.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The all-consuming Vellashuan economy, worth a remarkable 1,399 trillion Oskulas 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 led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Soda Sales. Average income is an impressive 108,722 Oskulas, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Inter-species marriages are ignored by the government, weekly religious services often resemble campaign rallies, asking 'a penny for your thoughts?' draws law enforcement response, and the best way to be heard in politics is to speak softly and carry a big comedy prop. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vellashu's national animal is the Black Cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Holy Vaporism.

Vellashu is ranked 11,305th in the world and 6th in Hippy Haven for Most Stationary, with 2,168.16914709308 days.

Top
5%
Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 3,570thLargest Welfare Programs: 4,366thMost Pacifist: 4,539thMost Cheerful Citizens: 4,828thMost Inclusive: 4,942ndNicest Citizens: 5,132ndMost Compassionate Citizens: 5,336thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 5,737thMost Rebellious Youth: 5,807thMost Cultured: 6,616thHighest Food Quality: 6,675thMost Valuable International Artwork: 6,868thMost Beautiful Environments: 6,998thHighest Average Tax Rates: 7,032ndMost Advanced Public Education: 7,143rdMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 8,813thSafest: 9,352ndBest Weather: 9,567thMost Income Equality: 10,009thMost Devout: 10,890thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 11,159thMost Stationary: 11,305thLargest Governments: 13,423rdMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 13,696thMost Influential: 14,535thTop
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Highest Poor Incomes: 15,292ndLowest Crime Rates: 16,134thMost Advanced Public Transport: 16,367thLargest Publishing Industry: 17,355thSmartest Citizens: 17,934thLongest Average Lifespans: 19,434thHighest Economic Output: 19,455thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 22,782ndLargest Soda Pop Sector: 25,935th
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Most Devout: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 2nd in the regionTop
10%
Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 3rd in the regionMost Patriotic: 3rd in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 4th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 4th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 4th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Vellashu was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Vellashu was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Developed.
  • : Vellashu was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Vellashu was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Developed.
  • : Vellashu was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : Following new legislation in Vellashu, the best way to be heard in politics is to speak softly and carry a big comedy prop.
  • : Vellashu's influence in Hippy Haven rose from "Vassal" to "Truckler".
  • : Vellashu was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Vellashu was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Following new legislation in Vellashu, asking 'a penny for your thoughts?' draws law enforcement response.

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