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Most Influential: 97thMost Devout: 501stMost World Assembly Endorsements: 581st
The Empire of
Democratic Socialists
There is nothing impossible to him who will try.
Influence
Squire
Region
Civil Rights
Below Average
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Some

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Bathera

Population16.345 billion

CapitalBathera City
LeaderGrand Baron Elam Ol'ced VII
FaithTechno-Puritanism

CurrencyBaht
AnimalBat

The Empire of Bathera is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Grand Baron Elam Ol'ced VII with an even hand, and remarkable for its ban on automobiles, prohibition of alcohol, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 16.345 billion Batherans are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The medium-sized, corrupt, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bathera City. The average income tax rate is 72.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Batheran economy, worth a remarkable 3,440 trillion Baht a year, is quite specialized and mostly made up of the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 210,476 Baht, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Pregnant women get a lot of evil glares from fellow passengers when leaving the country, Grand Baron Elam Ol'ced VII's luxurious new home has been designated as a protected cultural heritage site, Grand Baron Elam Ol'ced VII's online image is the very model of a modern major leader, and Batherans are regularly fired for looking at MyFace during their lunch breaks. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Bathera's national animal is the Bat, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Techno-Puritanism.

Bathera is ranked 1,357th in the world and 9th in Europe for Most Patriotic, with 119.56 flags saluted per person per day.

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Most Influential: 97thMost Devout: 501stMost World Assembly Endorsements: 581stHealthiest Citizens: 610thMost Developed: 723rdLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 741stLongest Average Lifespans: 772ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 948thLowest Crime Rates: 1,080thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 1,158thMost Patriotic: 1,357thMost Cultured: 1,960thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 2,418thSmartest Citizens: 2,617thTop
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Best Weather: 3,334thMost Beautiful Environments: 3,474thHighest Poor Incomes: 3,598thMost Corrupt Governments: 5,279thHighest Food Quality: 5,690thHighest Economic Output: 6,407thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 6,504thMost Valuable International Artwork: 6,867thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 7,820thHighest Average Incomes: 9,460thMost Efficient Economies: 10,957thLargest Governments: 12,003rdLargest Publishing Industry: 12,800thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 14,861stTop
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Nudest: 16,111thMost Scientifically Advanced: 19,945thLargest Populations: 25,921stMost Income Equality: 26,679thMost Advanced Public Education: 28,306thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 28,898th
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Most Devout: 4th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 8th in the regionMost Patriotic: 9th in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 10th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 10th in the regionTop
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Lowest Crime Rates: 20th in the regionMost Developed: 20th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 20th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 31st in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 33rd in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 38th in the regionNudest: 44th in the regionMost Cultured: 46th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 48th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 56th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 59th in the regionMost Influential: 67th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 71st in the regionTop
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Most Beautiful Environments: 83rd in the regionBest Weather: 84th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 87th in the regionLargest Populations: 95th in the regionMost Stationary: 97th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 115th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 124th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 137th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 153rd in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Bathera lodged a message on the Europe Regional Message Board.
  • : Bathera lodged a message on the Europe Regional Message Board.
  • : Bathera lodged a message on the Europe Regional Message Board.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathera, Batherans are regularly fired for looking at MyFace during their lunch breaks.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathera, Grand Baron Elam Ol'ced VII's online image is the very model of a modern major leader.
  • : Bathera lodged a message on the Europe Regional Message Board.
  • : Bathera lodged a message on the Europe Regional Message Board.
  • : Bathera was endorsed by The Republic of Etruscini.
  • : Following new legislation in Bathera, Grand Baron Elam Ol'ced VII's luxurious new home has been designated as a protected cultural heritage site.
  • : Bathera lodged a message on the Europe Regional Message Board.

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World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 195 » The Poland-Lithuania Commonwealth, Othenhiem, The Champions League, Elisabethshagen, Yahlia, Invernessia, Irminsulia, North of Americas, Ausvelt, Thracia Republic, Nardin, Northern German Federation, Trixeland, St Scarlett, Jim the Baptist, Imperium Anglorum, Thracia and Crimea, Regnum Italiae, Dark Matter, Popaholick, New Eestiball, The Scandinavian Realm, The New Nordic Union, Bareu, The States of Texas and Arkansas, Outer Sparta, Karnea, Mynox, Estellan, Salarnsia, Someseni, Mombourg, Ottterland, Europe a Nation, Savinecross, Scytharum, An Clar, Armbruster, New Vorarlberg, Agausia, Alsted, Balcem, Wombelland, Kebabian States, Sicheslav, Gorzi, Arsenial, Soveiniesberg, Jahass, Chronus, and 145 others.Zaznia, Estonesia, Pilipinas and Malaya, HELLLLL, The Oriental Empire, Superior Saxonia, UGBK, Meropis, Rary, Dizgovzy, Northern Socialist States, Slavatania, Yourope, Raghallaigh, United Kingdom of Karpathia, KKoRea, Iceagea, Stumphosse Res, Leranditale, Seristria, East Ase Palmars, Orctavia, Agatep, Neurks Boodal, Foudina, The Asten Islands, Leblancroux, Rome Ruzalls, Barnstorf, Sovietskogo Soyuz, Katuris, The Templar Papal New State, NorthPortugal, Iquerian, Calicov, Konzhov, Lumiarae, Ortigia, Alharatz, Salwonia, The Atlantian Republic, The AbelLandia, Scivonia, Astaraion, Empire of Draconia, Brujstan, Eastoria, Skalliad, Koseowonn, Istastioner, Tikonia, Adharcaili, The New Palaces, Kluz, Apocalypse Borg, Berlin and Hanover, Adsil Islands, Fictiobourg, Zantalio, Namsan, Cot Deviet, Gor Kebab, Reiserland, Eiffelland, Cambany, Agartia, Bastile, Pupunese, Woodlands, Hankhank, Wamia, Lagene, Quincy, Kronverg, Granevia, Ouidland, New Vardarland, Vurk, Faack, Saint Von Artemis, CSB SA Union, Soveriegn, Basque Dominion, Parsininsa, Crucia, Coque Borie Lethawik, X Country, Mallor, Communist-Denmark, Sodarnia, The Sigometh Dynasty, Zaarie, Germaniej, British Gambia, Francoguese, Great Whiteland, Greater Bahland, DeNorSweLand, Newex Nov Can, Canturk, Younglandia, National Federation, New Kowloon Bay, Vandila, Ferranghia, Eistalia, Grego, Iskalland, Tax Haven Islands, Nordheim Empire, Denyssia, Ukrainida, Super Happy Land, Xylaria, Potatopelago, Opiachus WA Mission, Western Balkania, Paidousistan, MY Holiness, Ukrainian Crimea and Sevastopol, Mally Piznoopia, Agrimenia, Union of Rossiya, Sarcie, The Iron Khagnate, Laver Island, The Western European Commonwealth, Isterux, Crypta, Xzavaria, Mollow, Walfo, New Molsaar, Camden Yards, Pacifian, Ziiner, Flaey, Leviggo, Reichinstine, Kanokla, Saracama, Siberian Black Leauge, Binchiling Guy, Russian Brotherhood, and Etruscini.

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