The Republic of Arty 135 is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Butterfly population. The hard-working population of 18 million Arty 135ians 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 16.4%.

The Arty 135ian economy, worth 833 billion Colors a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Woodchip Exports, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 46,310 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 135's national animal is the Butterfly, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Arty 135 is ranked 88,246^th in the world and 38^th in Card Mine of Arty for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 3,312.7 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.