The Democratic States of Athens But Better is a mammoth, genial nation, ruled by Socrates XXIV with an even hand, and renowned for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, ubiquitous missile silos, and ban on automobiles. The compassionate, hard-working, cheerful population of 9.973 billion Athens But Betters 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 large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Athens. The average income tax rate is 85.0%.

The frighteningly efficient Athens But Betterian economy, worth a remarkable 1,441 trillion Dinars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Arms Manufacturing, and Uranium Mining. Average income is an impressive 144,562 Dinars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.6 times as much as the poorest.

Fur coats have become the latest fashion trend, illicit spice trade makes desert merchants wrangling worms blush, aristocracy is given the bird and called out as a lark, and tabloids coo over Socrates XXIV's expected child. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Athens But Better's national animal is the Owl, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

Athens But Better is ranked 283,962^nd in the world and 682^nd in Europe for Fattest Citizens, with 5.99 Obesity Rate.