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Largest Black Market: 275thLargest Populations: 405thMost Stationary: 649th
The Free Democracy of
Iron Fist Consumerists
Doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg
Influence
Hegemony
Governor
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Unheard Of

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Ballo

Population44.383 billion

CapitalTulipolis
LeaderBallotonia
FaithAtheism

CurrencyLev
AnimalPenguin

The Free Democracy of Ballo is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by Ballotonia with an iron fist, and notable for its infamous sell-swords, vat-grown people, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 44.383 billion Balloans are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Industry, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Tulipolis. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 73.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Balloan economy, worth an astonishing 10,067 trillion Levs a year, is broadly diversified and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, Uranium Mining, and Retail. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 226,835 Levs, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 791,755 per year while the poor average 47,273, a ratio of 16.7 to 1.

Beggars lack pockets for spare change, administrative districts are increasingly defined by their taste in housing architecture, people accuse the government of being in bed with Big Safety, and employers may fire workers without giving any reason. Crime is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ballo's national animal is the Penguin, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Atheism.

Ballo is ranked 649th in the world and 1st in Netherlands for Most Stationary, with 5,293.70494536 days.

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Largest Black Market: 275thLargest Populations: 405thMost Stationary: 649thHighest Economic Output: 820thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 1,485thMost Subsidized Industry: 1,555thMost Avoided: 2,127thFattest Citizens: 2,215thLargest Agricultural Sector: 2,615thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 2,735thTop
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Largest Soda Pop Sector: 3,073rdMost Advanced Public Education: 3,305thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 3,590thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 4,150thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 4,394thLargest Mining Sector: 5,041stLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 5,508thMost Efficient Economies: 6,013thMost Influential: 6,453rdMost Corrupt Governments: 6,997thHighest Average Incomes: 7,087thMost Rebellious Youth: 8,301stLargest Retail Industry: 9,604thLargest Information Technology Sector: 9,773rdLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 11,295thMost Secular: 14,777thTop
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Most Scientifically Advanced: 17,368thLargest Governments: 18,075thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 18,338thMost World Assembly Endorsements: 18,629thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 18,719thMost Valuable International Artwork: 19,504thMost Authoritarian: 28,687thSmartest Citizens: 29,183rd

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Ballo's influence in Netherlands fell from "Hermit" to "Hegemony".
  • : Following new legislation in Ballo, employers may fire workers without giving any reason.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballo, people accuse the government of being in bed with Big Safety.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballo, administrative districts are increasingly defined by their taste in housing architecture.
  • : Ballo was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Authoritarian and Highest Average Tax Rates.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballo, beggars lack pockets for spare change.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballo, ten-year-olds are applying for lemonade stand operator licences.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballo, the Department of Health is snowed under by requests for crisper ciabatta and tenderer tagliatelle.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballo, 3D printed organs are a breath of new life for the sick and elderly.
  • : Following new legislation in Ballo, the might of the entire Balloan Navy is focused on fifty bemused spear-throwing islanders.

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