The Empire of Vlast 257 is a massive, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning turtle population. The hard-working population of 2.588 billion Vlast 257ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 15.0%.

The Vlast 257ian economy, worth 124 trillion kronor a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Trout Farming, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 47,935 kronor, 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. Vlast 257's national animal is the turtle.

Vlast 257 is ranked 186,778^th in the world and 2,637^th in Artificial Solar System for Most Patriotic, with 7.09 flags saluted per person per day.