The Republic of Arty 133 is a large, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 141 million Arty 133ians 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 23.6%.

The Arty 133ian economy, worth 5.51 trillion Colors a year, is quite specialized and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Furniture Restoration, and Gambling. Average income is 39,095 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 133's national animal is the Butterfly.

Arty 133 is ranked 230,475^th in the world and 112^th in Card Mine of Arty for Highest Poor Incomes, with 19,645.1 Standard Monetary Units.