The Republic of Altys294 is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning na population. The hard-working population of 7 million Altys294ians 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 16.5%.

The Altys294ian economy, worth 323 billion nas a year, is led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Uranium Mining, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 46,200 nas, 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. Altys294's national animal is the na.

Altys294 is ranked 66,031^st in the world and 83^rd in Lucent for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 3,734.97 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.