The Commonwealth of Parthay is a small, cultured nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service, frequent executions, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 45 million Parthayans enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 11.7%.

The Parthayan economy, worth 2.16 trillion Dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Woodchip Exports, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 47,924 Dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.5 times as much as the poorest.

Anti-government web sites are springing up, doctors accused of having no heart reply that cardiology isn't their speciality, children's toy tractors have been seized as state property, and annulments are on the rise as couples discover their ancestors were born in the same hospitals. Crime, especially youth-related, is relatively low. Parthay's national animal is the Crane, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Parthay is ranked 281,503^rd in the world and 4,111^th in The North Pacific for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring -3.16 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.