The Republic of Arty 77 is a small, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 40 million Arty 77ians 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 26.2%.

The Arty 77ian economy, worth 1.48 trillion Colors a year, is quite specialized and led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Pizza Delivery, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 36,990 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 77's national animal is the Butterfly.

Arty 77 is ranked 203,524^th in the world and 69^th in Card Mine of Arty for Safest, scoring 57.19 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.