The Republic of Arliz789 is a massive, cultured nation, notable for its ban on automobiles, keen interest in outer space, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, cynical, devout population of 1.135 billion Arliz789ians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 39.7%.

The powerhouse Arliz789ian economy, worth 111 trillion arils a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a large, well-organized black market in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Trout Farming, and Beef-Based Agriculture. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is 98,423 arils, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Elementary school children develop thousand-yard stares, the national census includes an opt-in to join the government-run dating service, citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked, and auditors are gutting every governmental department. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Arliz789's national animal is the rainbow jay, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Arliz789 is ranked 74,539^th in the world and 958^th in ArilCards Inc for Nicest Citizens, with 15.9 average smiles per day.