The Colony of 856 is a massive, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its frequent executions. The hard-working population of 1.392 billion 856ians 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 tiny government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9.5%.

The strong 856ian economy, worth 81.0 trillion pesos a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Tourism, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 58,164 pesos, with the richest citizens earning 6.3 times as much as the poorest.

Libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars, the death penalty has been reintroduced, Leader has been seen stealthily slicing fifths off bread loaves, and the nation's "surprisingly chill" military is renowned for its horrendous war crimes. Crime is a problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. 856's national animal is the parrot.

856 is ranked 232,708^th in the world and 25^th in The Card Void for Nicest Citizens, with 11.33 average smiles per day.