The Borderlands of Beta Colony 18 is a titanic, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Rattlesnake population. The hard-working population of 19.218 billion Beta Colony 18ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 21.1%.

The Beta Colony 18ian economy, worth 795 trillion Deneroes a year, is quite specialized and led by the Soda Sales industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Pizza Delivery, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 41,404 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 18's national animal is the Rattlesnake.

Beta Colony 18 is ranked 203,170^th in the world and 1^st in Beta Beast for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 21.08 Effective Tax Rate.