The Republic of Arty 140 is a mid-sized, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 56 million Arty 140ians 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 20.3%.

The Arty 140ian economy, worth 2.36 trillion Colors a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Basket Weaving, and Gambling. Average income is 42,137 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 140's national animal is the Butterfly.

Arty 140 is ranked 200,328^th in the world and 63^rd in Card Mine of Arty for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 33,583.73 Standard Monetary Units.