The Colony of 12017 is a massive, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws and stringent health and safety legislation. The quiet, industrious population of 1.571 billion 12017ians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 34.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but stagnant 12017ian economy, worth 16.3 trillion bitcoins a year, is led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Tourism. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 10,369 bitcoins, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. 12017's national animal is the lion.

12017 is ranked 194,861^st in the world and 23^rd in Card Slavery for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.