The Republic of Platino is a colossal, cultured nation, remarkable for its daily referendums, soft-spoken computers, and keen interest in outer space. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, cheerful population of 5.254 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 1,426 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 271,594 Onzas, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Running away is an essential part of the elite forces' hand-to-hand training, standing on a chair to reach a top shelf is seen as evidence of narcissistic personality disorder, the nation's democracy attracts huddled masses yearning to breathe free, and it is illegal for police officers to carry out searches due to strict privacy laws. Crime is totally unknown. Platino's national animal is the Gato, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Platino is ranked 5,993^rd in the world and 113^th in the South Pacific for Largest Cheese Export Sector, scoring 6,685.83 on the Mozzarella Productivity Index.