The Democratic Confederation of Henren is a mammoth, efficient nation, ruled by Henry J Hernman with a fair hand, and renowned for its state-planned economy, keen interest in outer space, and smutty television. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 9.923 billion Henrenians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Marinda. The average income tax rate is 50.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Henrenian economy, worth a remarkable 1,401 trillion Henies a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Retail. Average income is an impressive 141,260 Henies, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The government single-handedly sustains the bunk bed market, the consent form for routine blood pressure measurement has been nominated for the 'Novel Of The Year' award, death is nobody's business, and the most recent election was a close race between Henry J Hernman and Henry J Hernman. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Henren's national animal is the Giraffe, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Henren is ranked 15,047^th in the world and 332^nd in The East Pacific for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 4,052.39 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.