The Protectorate of Cat577 is a colossal, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Cat population. The hard-working population of 3.174 billion Cat577ians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 20.8%.

The Cat577ian economy, worth 132 trillion Mice a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Tourism, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 41,698 Mice, 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. Cat577's national animal is the Cat, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Cat577 is ranked 240,414^th in the world and 10,939^th in Balder for Highest Average Incomes, with 41,698.45 Standard Monetary Units.