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The Commonwealth Realm of Vendoland

“Sic Transit Gloria”

Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights:
Very Good
Economy:
Thriving
Political Freedoms:
World Benchmark

Regional Influence: Minnow

Location: Lazarus

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Vendoland

Population25.16 billion

CapitalRandgriz
LeaderPrime Minister Dan Igawa

CurrencyVen Credit
Animalfalcon

The Commonwealth Realm of Vendoland is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Prime Minister Dan Igawa with a fair hand, and remarkable for its daily referendums, punitive income tax rates, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic population of 25.16 billion Vendolandians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The large, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Social Policy, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Randgriz. The average income tax rate is 70.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The thriving Vendolandian economy, worth a remarkable 2,247 trillion Ven Credits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Cheese Exports, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 89,332 Ven Credits, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Recruitment posters proclaim the army to be both fabulous and fashionable, the nation's infamous boot camp is more brutal than most battlefields, notable individuals are granted land and titles, and same-sex marriages are increasingly common. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vendoland's national animal is the falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Vendoland is ranked 53,306th in the world and 3,336th in Lazarus for Most Advanced Public Education, scoring 4,103.56 on the Edu-tellignce® Test Score.

Top
5%
Most Valuable International Artwork: 4,599thLargest Publishing Industry: 6,940thLeast Corrupt Governments: 6,988thLargest Populations: 7,870thHighest Economic Output: 10,813thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 11,869thMost Secular: 13,483rdTop
10%
Most World Assembly Endorsements: 17,505thSafest: 18,271stSmartest Citizens: 22,830th
Top
5%
Most Politically Free: 306th in the regionLargest Populations: 309th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 347th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 380th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 385th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 509th in the regionTop
10%
Highest Economic Output: 693rd in the regionHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 722nd in the regionMost Secular: 808th in the regionSafest: 1,091st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Vendoland was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork, the Top 5% for Highest Economic Output and Highest Foreign Aid Spending, and the Top 10% for Most World Assembly Endorsements.
  • : Vendoland was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Zombies and Most Dead and the Top 10% for Most Survivors.
  • : Vendoland's influence in Lazarus rose from "Nipper" to "Minnow".
  • : Vendoland was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Welfare Programs.
  • : Vendoland was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
  • : Vendoland was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Politically Free.
  • : Vendoland was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Politically Free.
  • : Vendoland was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Welfare Programs.
  • : Vendoland was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Politically Free.
  • : Vendoland's influence in Lazarus rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".

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