The Republic of Arty 136 is a small, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 36 million Arty 136ians 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 Welfare. The average income tax rate is 17.5%.

The Arty 136ian economy, worth 1.62 trillion Colors a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Trout Farming, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 45,060 Colors, 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. Arty 136's national animal is the Butterfly, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Arty 136 is ranked 205,302^nd in the world and 127^th in Card Mine of Arty for Safest, scoring 57.19 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.