The People's Republic of Joseph World is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Chairman Johnson with an even hand, and notable for its smutty television, national health service, and complete lack of prisons. The compassionate, cheerful population of 12.104 billion Josephians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The large, socially-minded government prioritizes Education, although Environment, Industry, and Healthcare are also considered important, while Spirituality is ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Skyhall. The average income tax rate is 95.0%.

The frighteningly efficient Josephian economy, worth a remarkable 1,901 trillion Gils a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Retail. Average income is an impressive 157,101 Gils, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The government has been criticized for giving away Joseph World's territory to anyone who claims it, the fire brigade often deal with cases of burnt toast, RPG fans reminisce fondly about when people thought they were evil and dangerous rather than geeky and socially inept, and children are often punished for the sins of the fathers. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Joseph World's national animal is the Quagsium, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Joseph World is ranked 3,419^th in the world and 172^nd in The Communist Bloc for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring 3,277.38 on the Clooney Contribution Index.