The Holy Empire of Puppet State 268 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its burgeoning crocodile population. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 3.249 billion Puppet State 268ians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Welfare, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 10.2%.

The strong Puppet State 268ian economy, worth 203 trillion bitcoins a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Gambling, and Book Publishing. Average income is 62,700 bitcoins, with the richest citizens earning 5.8 times as much as the poorest.

The alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit, the tenet of free speech is held dear, tourists from around the world come to visit the country's famous rainforests, and the government keeps introducing new foreign species to combat the previous ones it has introduced. Crime is well under control. Puppet State 268's national animal is the crocodile.

Puppet State 268 is ranked 196,936^th in the world and 97^th in Silly for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 31.15 on the Bus Surprisal Index.