The Republic of Arty 134 is a mid-sized, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 56 million Arty 134ians 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 20.0%.

The Arty 134ian economy, worth 2.38 trillion Colors a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Trout Farming, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 42,466 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 134's national animal is the Butterfly.

Arty 134 is ranked 196,027^th in the world and 60^th in Card Mine of Arty for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 33,973.21 Standard Monetary Units.