The Theocracy of Puppet State 353 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, renowned for its infamous sell-swords. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 4.281 billion Puppet State 353ians 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 medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Welfare, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 24.8%.

The strong Puppet State 353ian economy, worth 228 trillion pesos a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 53,325 pesos, with the richest citizens earning 6.5 times as much as the poorest.

Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, and a small country is wondering where their capitol building's gold dome went. Crime is almost non-existent. Puppet State 353's national animal is the cobra, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Puppet State 353 is ranked 178,064^th in the world and 20^th in Silly for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 24.77 Effective Tax Rate.