The Republic of Benevolence 68 is a massive, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Penguin population. The hard-working population of 1.963 billion Benevolence 68ians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 13.7%.
The Benevolence 68ian economy, worth 97.3 trillion Happinesses a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Cheese Exports, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 49,569 Happinesses, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.
Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Benevolence 68's national animal is the Penguin.
Benevolence 68 is ranked 211,619th in the world and 1st in Malachite for Most Developed, scoring 52.7 on the Human Development Index.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
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Benevolence 68's influence in Malachite rose from "Powerbroker" to "Power".
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Benevolence 68 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Average.
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Benevolence 68's influence in Malachite rose from "Eminence Grise" to "Powerbroker".
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Benevolence 68's influence in Malachite rose from "Enforcer" to "Eminence Grise".
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Benevolence 68's influence in Malachite rose from "Dealmaker" to "Enforcer".
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Benevolence 68 as Vice-Delegate with authority over Appearance, Communications, Embassies, and Polls in Malachite.
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Benevolence 68's influence in Malachite fell from "Enforcer" to "Dealmaker".
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The Republic of Eutrophic dismissed Benevolence 68 as Vice-Delegate of Malachite.
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Benevolence 68's influence in Malachite rose from "Dealmaker" to "Enforcer".
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Benevolence 68's influence in Malachite rose from "Instigator" to "Dealmaker".
