The Holy Imprimatur of The Puppet nation of Core is a mammoth, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Jos Van with an even hand, and notable for its digital currency, state-planned economy, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed population of 5.798 billion Corsicans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Yggdrassil. The average income tax rate is 43.2%.

The thriving Corsican economy, worth 592 trillion Gold Bars a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an impressive 102,104 Gold Bars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.4 times as much as the poorest.

Bitter pastors forced to officiate gay marriage 'accidentally' pronounce couples "husband and abomination", funeral mourners ridesharing with the deceased are encouraged to sit on the coffin to save room, snap elections are called over every minor impasse, and the new 'Things We Stole From Other Countries' exhibition at the National Museum of Antiquities is a hit. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Puppet nation of Core's national animal is the Bat, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Athyism.

The Puppet nation of Core is ranked 111,975^th in the world and 203^rd in Forest for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 43.22 Effective Tax Rate.