The Matriarchy of Hesa is a very large, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. The hard-working, cynical, devout population of 250 million Hesans are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Welfare, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 31.9%.

The strong Hesan economy, worth 15.2 trillion dollars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Woodchip Exports, and Book Publishing. Average income is 60,956 dollars, with the richest citizens earning 6.2 times as much as the poorest.

Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Hesa's national animal is the dove, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Hesa is ranked 57,963^rd in the world and 2^nd in Mix for Nicest Citizens, with 17.01 average smiles per day.