The Colony of 856 is a massive, socially progressive nation, notable for its frequent executions. The hard-working population of 1.41 billion 856ians 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 tiny government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9.5%.

The strong 856ian economy, worth 82.0 trillion pesos a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Tourism, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 58,164 pesos, with the richest citizens earning 6.3 times as much as the poorest.

Libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars, the death penalty has been reintroduced, Leader has been seen stealthily slicing fifths off bread loaves, and the nation's "surprisingly chill" military is renowned for its horrendous war crimes. Crime is a problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. 856's national animal is the parrot.

856 is ranked 241,078^th in the world and 25^th in The Card Void for Safest, scoring 35.69 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.