The Commonwealth of Parthay is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its compulsory military service and absence of drug laws. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 10 million Parthayans hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The tiny, liberal government prioritizes Education, although Welfare, Defense, and Administration are also considered important, while Industry and International Aid aren't funded at all. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 8.0%.

The Parthayan economy, worth 488 billion Dollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Tourism, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 48,865 Dollars, with the richest citizens earning 5.5 times as much as the poorest.

Leader is quite hard to get a hold of, hypochondriacs demand treatment for genetic disorders they don't have, this summer's chart-toppers sound almost the same as last year's, and fewer people are bathing as citizens must show ration stamps before they can turn on their faucets. Crime is moderate, probably because of the absence of a police force. Parthay's national animal is the Crane, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Parthay is ranked 296,901^st in the world and 4,416^th in The North Pacific for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring -5.48 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.