The Republic of Platino is a colossal, genial nation, remarkable for its state-planned economy, otherworldly petting zoo, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, cheerful population of 5.259 billion Platinoans hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The tiny, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Platino. The average income tax rate is 1.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Platinoan economy, worth a remarkable 1,428 trillion Onzas a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an amazing 271,555 Onzas, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Standing on a chair to reach a top shelf is seen as evidence of narcissistic personality disorder, the nation's democracy attracts huddled masses yearning to breathe free, it is illegal for police officers to carry out searches due to strict privacy laws, and bowling teams spend more time looking at their phones than the pins. Crime is totally unknown. Platino's national animal is the Gato, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Platino is ranked 1,806^th in the world and 48^th in the South Pacific for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 837.37 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.