The Republic of Altys48 is a massive, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Cat population. The hard-working population of 2.805 billion Altys48ians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 15.9%.

The Altys48ian economy, worth 131 trillion Iscles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Basket Weaving, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 46,934 Iscles, 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. Altys48's national animal is the Cat.

Altys48 is ranked 150,669^th in the world and 115^th in Islarabia for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring 95.74 on the Clooney Contribution Index.