The Republic of Arty 73 is a small, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 29 million Arty 73ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 18.8%.

The Arty 73ian economy, worth 1.27 trillion Colors a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Woodchip Exports, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 43,685 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 73's national animal is the Butterfly, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Arty 73 is ranked 223,061^st in the world and 53^rd in Card Mine of Arty for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.