The Republic of Henceforth is a fledgling, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service and irreverence towards religion. The democratic population of 6 million Henceforthians 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 Welfare, Defense, and Education. The average income tax rate is 11.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Henceforthian economy, worth 297 billion Henceforth Monies a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Cheese Exports, Basket Weaving, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 49,503 Henceforth Monies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

Business ambassadors offer bong tokes to foreign leaders. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Henceforth's national animal is the Fort Cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Henceforth is ranked 95,762^nd in the world and 37^th in Aeternas for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 44,057.84 Standard Monetary Units.