The Republic of Arty 102 is a mid-sized, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 67 million Arty 102ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 18.5%.

The Arty 102ian economy, worth 2.95 trillion Colors a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Uranium Mining, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 43,989 Colors, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Arty 102's national animal is the Butterfly, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Arty 102 is ranked 226,519^th in the world and 82^nd in Card Mine of Arty for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 42 on the Kitten Softness Rating.