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Largest Retail Industry: 214thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 319thMost Secular: 326th
The Paradise of
New York Times Democracy New York Crimes So-Called Democracy
Find all the yellow you can
Keller
Influence
Minnow
Region
Civil Rights
Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Excellent

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Gelben

Population19.395 billion

CapitalYodastor
LeaderKeller
FaithAtheism

CurrencyGelb
AnimalYellow Tiger

The Paradise of Gelben is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by Keller with a fair hand, and remarkable for its vat-grown people, keen interest in outer space, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, democratic, cheerful population of 19.395 billion Gelbenians 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 relatively small, corrupt government prioritizes Education, with Administration, Industry, and Law & Order also on the agenda, while Spirituality is ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Yodastor. The average income tax rate is 29.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Gelbenian economy, worth a remarkable 6,786 trillion Gelbs a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Retail, Arms Manufacturing, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is an amazing 349,903 Gelbs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

A ban on unsolicited cold calling in all forms is in effect, the government is using tax revenues to provide jobs for the poor, commuters and their desktops both bemoan their hard drives, and giant beards and handlebar moustaches are increasingly popular. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Gelben's national animal is the Yellow Tiger, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Atheism.

Gelben is ranked 122,640th in the world and 2,585th in Lazarus for Most Stationary, with 285.27135909288 days.

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Largest Retail Industry: 214thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 319thMost Secular: 326thMost Cultured: 565thRudest Citizens: 620thMost Scientifically Advanced: 717thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 742ndMost Valuable International Artwork: 852ndLargest Information Technology Sector: 928thHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 961stMost Cheerful Citizens: 1,004thHighest Disposable Incomes: 1,045thSmartest Citizens: 1,051stHighest Average Incomes: 1,733rdLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1,866thHighest Economic Output: 1,919thHighest Food Quality: 1,984thSafest: 2,140thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 2,487thHighest Poor Incomes: 2,547thMost Developed: 2,621stTop
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Largest Governments: 3,223rdMost Efficient Economies: 3,615thLargest Gambling Industry: 3,632ndHealthiest Citizens: 3,820thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 4,083rdMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 4,162ndLongest Average Lifespans: 4,497thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 4,514thMost Rebellious Youth: 5,529thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 6,864thLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 6,909thMost Advanced Public Education: 7,550thLowest Crime Rates: 9,033rdLargest Soda Pop Sector: 9,840thMost Inclusive: 9,899thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 12,637thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 14,286thTop
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Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 15,750thMost Subsidized Industry: 17,304thLargest Populations: 17,394thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 19,523rdLargest Welfare Programs: 20,523rdMost Advanced Public Transport: 24,173rdMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 24,696th
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Largest Retail Industry: 9th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 12th in the regionMost Secular: 13th in the regionMost Cultured: 19th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 25th in the regionRudest Citizens: 26th in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 27th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 29th in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 31st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 32nd in the regionMost Cheerful Citizens: 33rd in the regionSmartest Citizens: 35th in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 51st in the regionHighest Food Quality: 68th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 70th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 82nd in the regionSafest: 93rd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 99th in the regionTop
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Most Developed: 114th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 124th in the regionLargest Governments: 141st in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 149th in the regionMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 155th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 155th in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 197th in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 206th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 228th in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 241st in the regionLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 286th in the regionMost Rebellious Youth: 333rd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 388th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 415th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 451st in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 503rd in the regionTop
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Most Inclusive: 528th in the regionLargest Populations: 571st in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 577th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 715th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 991st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Gelben, giant beards and handlebar moustaches are increasingly popular.
  • : Following new legislation in Gelben, commuters and their desktops both bemoan their hard drives.
  • : Following new legislation in Gelben, the government is using tax revenues to provide jobs for the poor.
  • : Following new legislation in Gelben, a ban on unsolicited cold calling in all forms is in effect.
  • : Following new legislation in Gelben, public executions just aren't the cheery spectacles they once were.
  • : Gelben was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Agricultural Sector.
  • : Following new legislation in Gelben, mantis shrimp studies is academia's fastest-growing field.
  • : Following new legislation in Gelben, citizens finish cleaning up after the annual National Treasure Hunt just in time for the next one.
  • : Following new legislation in Gelben, airplane passengers who purchase "basic economy" tickets are often assigned seats in the lavatory.
  • : Following new legislation in Gelben, a favorite "life hack" for gap year backpackers is to pretend to be homeless for government handouts.

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