The Borderlands of Puppet State 308 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, absence of drug laws, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 3.676 billion Puppet State 308ians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.2%.

The strong Puppet State 308ian economy, worth 177 trillion lire a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Arms Manufacturing, and Soda Sales. Average income is 48,300 lire, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 313,107 per year while the poor average 2,979, a ratio of 105 to 1.

The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, the country's famous rainforests are being bulldozed by the mining industry, the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit, and stranded mountaineers can watch livestreamed footage of their rescues. Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Puppet State 308's national animal is the swan, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Puppet State 308 is ranked 162,291^st in the world and 64^th in Silly for Largest Populations, with 3.68 billion capita.