The Republic of Arty 138 is a small, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 26 million Arty 138ians 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 Welfare. The average income tax rate is 15.9%.

The Arty 138ian economy, worth 1.22 trillion Colors a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Pizza Delivery, Basket Weaving, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 46,903 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 138's national animal is the Butterfly.

Arty 138 is ranked 225,046^th in the world and 117^th in Card Mine of Arty for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.