The Federal Republic of Puppet State 248 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. The quiet, industrious population of 3.955 billion Puppet State 248ians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Education. The average income tax rate is 32.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The large but underdeveloped Puppet State 248ian economy, worth 105 trillion francs a year, is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Soda Sales, and Arms Manufacturing. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 26,634 francs, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Surveillance cameras are banned, the country's famous rainforests are being bulldozed by the mining industry, the tenet of free speech is held dear, and libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Puppet State 248's national animal is the horse, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Puppet State 248 is ranked 194,041^st in the world and 80^th in Silly for Least Corrupt Governments, with 92.76 percentage of bribes refused.