Population | 10.715 billion |
Capital | Seville |
Leader | Empress Maria Elvira I |
Faith | Cyanism |
Currency | Cruzeiro |
Animal | Hedran Imperial Eagle |
The Federal Empire of Hedra is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Empress Maria Elvira I with an even hand, and notable for its national health service, compulsory military service, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 10.715 billion Hedrans 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Industry, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Seville. The average income tax rate is 32.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.
The frighteningly efficient Hedran economy, worth a remarkable 1,285 trillion Cruzeiroes a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Retail. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 120,014 Cruzeiroes, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.
Corporations claim the third ounce of any metal traded in a wicker-cone on the Sunday of a full moon as a charitable expense, a weakened police force struggles to maintain law and order, it's not mass murder when the government does it, and shanty towns are forming in the suburbs of major cities. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Hedra's national animal is the Hedran Imperial Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Cyanism.
Hedra is ranked 261,120th in the world and 116th in Barbaria for Nicest Citizens, with 0.81 average smiles per day.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
- : Hedra lodged a message on the Barbaria Regional Message Board.
- : Hedra published "The 3 Caballeros" (Account: Drama).
- : Hedra's influence in Barbaria fell from "Handshaker" to "Truckler".
- : Hedra's influence in Barbaria rose from "Truckler" to "Handshaker".
- : Hedra lodged a message on the Barbaria Regional Message Board.
- : Hedra lodged a message on the Barbaria Regional Message Board.
- : Hedra lodged a message on the Barbaria Regional Message Board.
- : Hedra was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Valuable International Artwork and Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector.
- : Hedra was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Stationary.
- : Hedra lodged a message on the Barbaria Regional Message Board.
World Assembly
Endorsements Received: None.