The Fiefdom of Beta Colony 14 is a gargantuan, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Rattlesnake population. The hard-working population of 13.993 billion Beta Colony 14ians 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 16.0%.

The Beta Colony 14ian economy, worth 654 trillion Deneroes a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Soda Sales, and Trout Farming. Average income is 46,760 Deneroes, 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. Beta Colony 14's national animal is the Rattlesnake.

Beta Colony 14 is ranked 169,912^th in the world and 1^st in Beta Blame for Most Beautiful Environments, with 501.8 pounds of wildlife per square mile.