The Democratic Republic of Puppet State 323 is a colossal, safe nation, remarkable for its frequent executions, restrictive gun laws, and suspicion of poets. The hard-working, cynical population of 3.76 billion Puppet State 323ians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 23.0%.

The Puppet State 323ian economy, worth 165 trillion pounds a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Soda Sales, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 43,883 pounds, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.3 times as much as the poorest.

The death penalty has been reintroduced, the government is a clear-cut case of tyranny by majority, punitive tariffs protect local industry, and a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Puppet State 323's national animal is the beaver.

Puppet State 323 is ranked 24,432^nd in the world and 5^th in Silly for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 6,061.4 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.