The Republic of Platino is a colossal, genial nation, notable for its museums and concert halls, pith helmet sales, and absence of drug laws. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, cheerful population of 5.242 billion Platinoans hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The tiny, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Platino. The average income tax rate is 1.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Platinoan economy, worth a remarkable 1,420 trillion Onzas a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an amazing 270,973 Onzas, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Wildlife near farms is slowly becoming extinct, late night talk show hosts are having a field day over Leader's questionably sane new coalition partners, Leader's luxurious new home has been designated as a protected cultural heritage site, and the PBI Channel Tunnel project is plagued by delays. Crime is totally unknown. Platino's national animal is the Gato, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Platino is ranked 3,691^st in the world and 94^th in the South Pacific for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 63.33 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.