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“In Balban we trust”

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The Republic of Balban is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by Ace Ali with an even hand, and remarkable for its daily referendums, frequent executions, and complete absence of social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working, cheerful population of 8.873 billion Balbanians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized government prioritizes Education, with Healthcare, Industry, and Environment also on the agenda, while Spirituality and Welfare aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Balbatross. The average income tax rate is 53.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Balbanian economy, worth a remarkable 1,398 trillion Balbis a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Retail. Average income is an impressive 157,572 Balbis, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.6 times as much as the poorest.

Internet service is too costly for normal people to purchase, the government has cut taxes in the face of widespread tax evasion, a faint smell of body odour can be detected at several miles' distance from the National Science Park, and group hugs break out during floor votes. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Balban's national animal is the Panda, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Balban is ranked 69,898^th in the world and 107^th in Conch Kingdom for Most Patriotic, with 25.95 flags saluted per person per day.