The State of Platte is a colossal, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, absence of drug laws, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 8.14 billion Platteans 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 minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 5.7%.

The strong Plattean economy, worth 415 trillion betales a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Information Technology. Average income is 51,098 betales, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 329,336 per year while the poor average 3,203, a ratio of 102 to 1.

The tenet of free speech is held dear and the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller. Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Platte's national animal is the deer, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Platte is ranked 245,170^th in the world and 5^th in Nebraska for Most Patriotic, with 3.13 flags saluted per person per day.