The Grand Duchy of Hadiera is a small, cultured nation, notable for its public floggings and frequent executions. The democratic, devout population of 26 million Hadierans love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 26.3%.

The fair Hadieran economy, worth 821 billion Hajs a year, is led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Trout Farming, and Automobile Manufacturing. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 31,604 Hajs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.7 times as much as the poorest.

Small businesses are gobbled up almost daily by corporate giants, foreign heads of state have taken out restraining orders against Hadieran ambassadors, commercial jingles have been ham-handedly forced into world renowned symphonies, and citizens complain about a burning sensation after bathing. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Hadiera's national animal is the Hadier Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Hadiera is ranked 127,593^rd in the world and 2,696^th in The North Pacific for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 887.79 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.