The Republic of Argus Filch is a massive, efficient nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape and absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 3.047 billion Argus Filchians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Healthcare, and Welfare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.1%.

The thriving Argus Filchian economy, worth 196 trillion pesos a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Uranium Mining, Trout Farming, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 64,425 pesos, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 228,047 per year while the poor average 13,141, a ratio of 17.4 to 1.

Crime is a problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Argus Filch's national animal is the parrot, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Argus Filch is ranked 218,941^st in the world and 8,578^th in Balder for Safest, scoring 27.45 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.