Population | 30.965 billion |
Capital | Four Corners |
Leader | Protectorate Pika Paquet |
Faith | Atheism |
Currency | Crown |
Animal | Breegull |
The Liberal Tropical Emirates of Velkia and the Islands is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Protectorate Pika Paquet with a fair hand, and renowned for its unlimited-speed roads, punitive income tax rates, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic, humorless population of 30.965 billion Velkia Islanders are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whomever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.
The medium-sized government prioritizes Education, although Healthcare, Environment, and Social Policy are also considered important, while Spirituality and Defense aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Four Corners. The average income tax rate is 96.4%.
The frighteningly efficient Velkian economy, worth a remarkable 7,783 trillion Crowns a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 251,363 Crowns, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.
3D printed organs are a breath of new life for the sick and elderly, a suspicious number of John Smiths are known to donate to Velkian politicians, a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up, and the Finance Ministry posts hourly updates on where taxpayer money is spent. Crime is totally unknown. Velkia and the Islands's national animal is the Breegull, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Atheism.
Velkia and the Islands is ranked 291,010th in the world and 339th in Forest for Most Corrupt Governments, with 0.11 kickbacks per hour.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
- : Velkia and the Islands was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Scientifically Advanced, Most Advanced Public Education, Highest Economic Output, Most Beautiful Environments, and Highest Food Quality.
- : Velkia and the Islands voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Declaration Against Slavery and its Violence".
- : Velkia and the Islands voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Reducing Bycatch".
- : Velkia and the Islands voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Injunct Realm of the Whispering Winds".
- : Velkia and the Islands was endorsed by The Suspicious Minds of The Realizer.
- : Velkia and the Islands voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Standardized Passport Arrangements".
- : Velkia and the Islands voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Liberate Lux Immortalem".
- : Velkia and the Islands was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
- : Velkia and the Islands was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Longest Average Lifespans.
- : Velkia and the Islands was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
World Assembly
Endorsements Received: 30 » Eryndlynd, Candlewhisper Archive, Ransium, Caterasia, Canaltia, Turbeaux, Window Land, Novian Republics, Lura, Effazio, Tscharva, The Cypher Nine, Blue Nagia, Kyratistani, Verdant Haven, Love and Nature, Atsvea, Zerphen, Nordustra, Democratic Republic of Cacusia, Tildalandia, Ypogegrammeni, York Zionia, ProForestation, McClandia Doge 2, Kannap, Frieden-und Freudenland, Catsstown, Velichye, and The Realizer.