The Republic of Arty 135 is a small, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 26 million Arty 135ians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 16.4%.

The Arty 135ian economy, worth 1.20 trillion Colors a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Woodchip Exports, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 46,310 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 135's national animal is the Butterfly, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Arty 135 is ranked 225,035^th in the world and 114^th in Card Mine of Arty for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.