The Republic of Arty 114 is a fledgling, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 6 million Arty 114ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 17.9%.

The Arty 114ian economy, worth 267 billion Colors a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Arms Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Average income is 44,629 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 114's national animal is the Butterfly, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Arty 114 is ranked 236,962^nd in the world and 122^nd in Card Mine of Arty for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring -4 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.