The Republic of Arty 137 is a small, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 26 million Arty 137ians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 15.7%.

The Arty 137ian economy, worth 1.23 trillion Colors a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Woodchip Exports, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 47,188 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 137's national animal is the Butterfly, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Arty 137 is ranked 224,926^th in the world and 116^th in Card Mine of Arty for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.