The Republic of Mining for Puppet Names is a mammoth, cultured nation, renowned for its daily referendums, frequent executions, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed population of 7.731 billion Mining for Puppet Namesians 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 Law & Order, Administration, and Education. The average income tax rate is 28.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Mining for Puppet Namesian economy, worth 440 trillion names a year, is led by the Soda Sales industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 57,031 names, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

The digital money revolution has cashed out, country folk are sent to obligatory boarding schools to learn how to be civilized, the army insists there is nothing gay about men in uniforms rolling in the mud, and the military's newest toy broadcasts Mining for Puppet Names's anthem on hostile frequencies to drive enemies insane. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Mining for Puppet Names's national animal is the miner.

Mining for Puppet Names is ranked 127,025^th in the world and 22^nd in Paperwork for Most Corrupt Governments, with 7.8 kickbacks per hour.