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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 86thMost Pacifist: 167thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 177th
The Republic of
Liberal Democratic Socialists Open-Minded Education State
United in diversity
Influence
Squire
Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Superb

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Bankowiata

Population7.614 billion

CapitalBankowiata City
LeaderStrong AI

CurrencyVirtual Coin
AnimalHedgehog

The Republic of Bankowiata is a colossal, genial nation, ruled by Strong AI with a fair hand, and remarkable for its prohibition of alcohol, keen interest in outer space, and vat-grown people. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 7.614 billion Bankowiatans love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The enormous, socially-minded, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bankowiata City. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Bankowiatan economy, worth a remarkable 2,465 trillion Virtual Coins a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is highly specialized, is mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. Average income is an amazing 323,786 Virtual Coins, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Five-year-olds who refuse to line up on command get gold stars, the government puts forth the claim that harming young girls is wrong, digital novelty coins make for surprising vanguards of the revolution, and student athletes gaze forlornly at abandoned Hedgehogball fields. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Bankowiata's national animal is the Hedgehog, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Bankowiata is ranked 1,767th in the world and 74th in The North Pacific for Most Cultured, scoring 282 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 86thMost Pacifist: 167thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 177thSafest: 191stHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 200thMost Developed: 262ndLeast Corrupt Governments: 264thLongest Average Lifespans: 281stHealthiest Citizens: 284thMost Advanced Public Education: 306thMost Inclusive: 326thMost Influential: 326thHighest Average Tax Rates: 335thLowest Crime Rates: 337thSmartest Citizens: 393rdLargest Governments: 407thMost Compassionate Citizens: 413thNicest Citizens: 449thMost Valuable International Artwork: 457thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 464thLargest Information Technology Sector: 486thHighest Food Quality: 507thMost Secular: 515thMost Scientifically Advanced: 568thMost Beautiful Environments: 701stMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 713thBest Weather: 722ndMost Efficient Economies: 733rdMost Advanced Public Transport: 829thHighest Poor Incomes: 829thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 860thLargest Welfare Programs: 1,227thMost Subsidized Industry: 1,455thMost Cultured: 1,767thMost Cheerful Citizens: 1,808thHighest Average Incomes: 2,237thTop
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Largest Publishing Industry: 3,804thHighest Economic Output: 9,305thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 10,247thTop
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Most Income Equality: 19,231stHighest Wealthy Incomes: 19,542nd
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Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 5th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 8th in the regionMost Pacifist: 8th in the regionSafest: 9th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 14th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 15th in the regionMost Inclusive: 15th in the regionMost Compassionate Citizens: 16th in the regionMost Developed: 17th in the regionLargest Governments: 17th in the regionLeast Corrupt Governments: 17th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 18th in the regionNicest Citizens: 18th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 18th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 20th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 21st in the regionMost Influential: 24th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 24th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 25th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 26th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 26th in the regionMost Secular: 27th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 28th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 28th in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 31st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 32nd in the regionMost Beautiful Environments: 37th in the regionBest Weather: 38th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 39th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 49th in the regionLargest Welfare Programs: 50th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 54th in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 65th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 67th in the regionTop
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Most Cultured: 74th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 88th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 154th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 198th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 292nd in the regionTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 487th in the regionMost Income Equality: 505th in the regionNudest: 534th in the regionMost Stationary: 574th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Bankowiata, student athletes gaze forlornly at abandoned Hedgehogball fields.
  • : Following new legislation in Bankowiata, digital novelty coins make for surprising vanguards of the revolution.
  • : Following new legislation in Bankowiata, the government puts forth the claim that harming young girls is wrong.
  • : Following new legislation in Bankowiata, five-year-olds who refuse to line up on command get gold stars.
  • : Following new legislation in Bankowiata, photographers can be found hiding behind the curtains in Strong AI's bedroom.
  • : Following new legislation in Bankowiata, graverobbers claim they're acting within the interest of 'scientific preservation'.
  • : Following new legislation in Bankowiata, bad punctuation has come to a full stop.
  • : Following new legislation in Bankowiata, the government only invests in infrastructure after a natural disaster.
  • : Bankowiata endorsed The Federation of ZleekyGgh.
  • : Bankowiata was endorsed by The Federation of ZleekyGgh.

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World Assembly

Endorsements Received: 429 » Ethnon, Great Bights Mum, Loutsland, Former English Colony, Prydania, Corfad, Seenvorland, Unsophisticate, Shibutani, Pallaith, Koda-Land, Dreadton, Empy, The Rhein States, PotatoFarmers, Joodey, Omnistria, Ozstan, Animu Place, South Baba, Solmetria, A Salmon Named Harold, Feelonia, The Jerichowan Country, Eraver, Chukstik Illahi, Fran Advar, Rainengrad, Walter Jackson, Azzarel, The Bikini Bottom Republic, Quentiam Viventem, Siwale, Xagill, Dicko, Phoronu, The Austro Germanic Union, Drentusa, Merconitonitopia, The Sinclarian Provinces, Gendirt, Advancia-Sizzletown, Batatoland Empire, Khoik, Necromonia, Wilkshire, Singamadri, Cartures, Pleroma Sans Romans, Lemonbiscuits, and 379 others.Yukti, Votak Matim, Old Emporia, Confederacy of North America, Vesuva, Kranostav, Cloydicia, The Windmilluminati, David Davidson, Vexilia, Neo Colorado, Nationeer, Soviet Terran, Nistriabar, Aeurithianar, North Bratislava, Andanavia, Malta Comino Gozo, The Peoples Republic of Kyle, The Iron Lions, New Trisone, French Bananastan, Unshleepd, Wineclaw, Vincone Cae, Pradovnia, VictorH, Sikol, Frances Francis the First of France, Simone Republic, United States of Medford, Itanland, Kundam, Xentherida, Staurlanidgerumiegisordia, Karazan, Panama Coalition, Zecit, Ilisseia, Cinnibar, Maott, Zyvetskistaahn, Nord Botten, AmManies, Srpski Novo Zelandjani, Etanur, Inspiratus, Pasargad, AGoodPlace, Dacian Freelands, Alcavia, Laurendon, Holy autism empire, Leonfire, Sil Dorsett, Joevala, Aeolist, Wisconsota, Warnen, Northern Socialist Council Republics, Upper Libertatem, Katuda, Laxoimia, Kitzgos, Perikuresu, Nordliches Stadt, Liberum Hibernia, Neopie, The Highland Union, Stud Hoy, Eggplant Island, Le Free Republic, Capitista, Ennomeria, Hellsinky, Oannia, Atrito, Beliras, Baja Calivada, Kwaj, Holy Marcus Empire, Mystiquelle, Menouria, Parpyduckland, Intelbrazia, Mk Steele, Pazair, 2 and 2 is Fish, KAP03land, Cobolica, Disenchantment, Regallio, Bornodia, Very Pog, The Arverni Lands, Kitabo, Arucaria, Rex Republic, Ivy Rekkia, Toli, Thought Obliteration, Hai Han, Bagojo, Randoes, Westerhold, GPT-3, Fengate, Coutdown, Free State Of Wrangler Island, Varisland, Photosphere Chromosphere and Corona, Scres Gidgerland, Exkosia, New Terra-Nullius, Esteneng, Proserpino, Filibustra, Homo Sapiens Deuss, U S Eh, Hentaigraado, Oceania-America, Omicron Persei V111, TamilPesum, The Zheng Dynasty, Amdupe, New Xyroxes, Andstions, Vinandia, Inferior Impor, Eurochina, Sechiole, Salish-Cascadia, Antiyard, Spartoi, Sri Temasekia, Crystal Creation, TyGerria, Horrorlandian State, Chipoli, Austro-Bavarian States, TheLandOfFunFunFun, Mesvice, Viceroy Vincent, Jinwoy, Intion North, New-Ferytland, Radicaster, Wolffoxia, North Jus Intius, Darkanistan, Segesta, Xiang Dynasty, SORT, Tsandonown, Radored Welandion, Sanctum Teriaris, Maiora Cacumina, Southern Moosetopia, Russila, Transitional Global Authority, Flamengo, Racoda, Elephant Bill Land, Aguaria Major, Arch Dornan, Technocratic-european Countries, Harjad, Dem Republic of Romania, Vlenkenov, Greater Portugaliza, Crilland, Laforeia, The Redwood Isles, Chretien, Pannonika, PlanetMercury, Kandorith, Frokolia, Pyos Ter, The Union of Galaxies, Aurasreich, Ventakia, New Lakemba, Nouvel Empire, Frontia, Esperonia, The Devskian Revolutionary Republic, IHateRights, Democratic Phod Rockeernia, Jeltronian WA Mission, Federation of Vanguard, Blyskalia, Florevana, Estremaura, Ellbonnia, Everything Decided at Random, The United States of Altaria, Iespao, New Selkirk, Erwo Stal, Achernar Prime, Pinky Queen, Gorundu, Brackerca, Zerentopia, Territorio di Nessuno, Adziolandia, Snipland, New Renardia, Pineappleistania, Mallyna, Marlducro, Saugeen Shores, Furballland, Republic of the Soulless Hord, Catalis, Kazorton, Neo Cheese Empire, Troll Punishers, New Fredoenia, South Parter, Jurador, DarkMondoria, Soviet Adia, Vilaforta, Deliber, Opis, Rionion, Ayuzhhhhh, Jenoland, Unimaginable Doom, Prismaria, Schultistein, Yokciq Empire, Orjald, Hindustan Sangh, Frieszia, Tvers, Alire, Northern-Kempia, Velon, Bjorkikistan, New Atlantico, The Secret Society of Zimbabwae2, Atras Raland, Teriol, Fildea, Ishtimbine, Delitai, New Cordyceps, Kaschovia, Ijo, Izern, Buluma, Iamm, Steo Shington, R3X, The Silver Vale, Dakota Territories, Justosia, Greater Siberian Realm, Petronellania, Roman Empire August, Kingdom of Time, Valentine Z, Coth Pladyia, Ham Federation, Bedsonya, Periklia, Calahy, Workers Republic of Prestes Order, Oskland, Capsington, Ergostan, The Police, Mortionia, Michigander, Alogiada, Queen Ravenna Fontainon, Glorious Wakanda, Imperium of Leharion, Libaga, Bodhisva, The Blind Side, WDAV, Ovekisu, Great Ignesia, XST, Great Mataram, Aalander, Notyoutopia, Reichtangle The Best, Catholicah, Nakhodka, AJTON, Kret, Castle In Confidence, Allied Stumbler, Sellaeta, Orogonia, Saint-Dauphin, Negarden, Sagevick, Alice Gardens, New Derse, Caiov, Fraiheet, Caeliloquus, Tugupaw, Rezonovia, United free lands, North Arkana, Inclement Space, Qep, Galbadiana, Neptunian Military Administration, CyberEgypt, Texopolian TRADE ROUTE, Jenha, Republiqueducroissant, Lionsroar, Democratic Republic of Magley, Vertigoism, Chao Phraya River, Sindoesia, Bardopia, Small Venezia, Eurocom, Sur Isles, Zelenaya Dolina, Aerilia, Neutral Federation of the Mountains, Zandos, Dodos Revenge, Hyphen, Jasmine Dragon, Western Justice, Armonker, Ammosia, Borkey Kurg, Illusia and Neverendia, Gojira, United Orange Valley States, Love Shack, Norwegian FOREST cat, Ritake, Verderiesdre, Luminerra, Arostica, Germanic Cat, McMasterdonia, New Chiken, Kainin, Valiacorkit, Lugarvatn, Wechujan, Fragrancia, Grey Guardians of Order, Northumberlandia, Ereena, Abinved, Pribaltic Union, NederlandseRepubliek, Halsoni, Endus Mea Fral, Texaska, United Kahndaq, New Clavidor, Altivia, Banulia, Republic Phoenix, The Republic of Sloviskia, Nu Elysium, Picairn, Northern Tatria, Aoncarpa, The New Oceanic States, Ziprotscria, and ZleekyGgh.

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