The Armed Republic of Puppet State 274 is a colossal, safe nation, renowned for its irreverence towards religion, hatred of cheese, and stringent health and safety legislation. The democratic population of 3.734 billion Puppet State 274ians love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, socially-minded, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 34.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but sluggish Puppet State 274ian economy, worth 71.1 trillion francs a year, is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Automobile Manufacturing, Retail, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 19,052 francs, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, the government awards prizes to television shows featuring stereotype-breaking minority roles, military spending recently hit a new high, and pet loving officers arrest citizens who don't give their dogs enough biscuits. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Puppet State 274's national animal is the panther, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Puppet State 274 is ranked 138,847^th in the world and 10^th in Silly for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 34.44 Effective Tax Rate.