The Allied States of Hehbe is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Aster population. The hard-working population of 12 million Hehbeans 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 18.2%.

The Hehbean economy, worth 531 billion Asters a year, is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Book Publishing, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 44,301 Asters, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Hehbe's national animal is the Aster.

Hehbe is ranked 213,537^th in the world and 34^th in Asteroid Belt for Highest Average Incomes, with 44,301.05 Standard Monetary Units.