The Community of Hermanesk is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Herman with an even hand, and renowned for its frequent executions, digital currency, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, cynical population of 2.412 billion Hermaneskians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Welfare, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Herril. The average income tax rate is 32.1%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Hermaneskian economy, worth 216 trillion Hesks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Information Technology, and Trout Farming. Average income is 89,622 Hesks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

There's a bright dawn ahead for Hermanesk, drunk drivers are sent to rehabilitation paid for by the government, counselors have to sign pledges supporting gay rights before they can speak to any patients, and chickens roam the streets freely. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Hermanesk's national animal is the Brachycephalus Coloratus, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Helnio.

Hermanesk is ranked 34,534^th in the world and 835^th in the South Pacific for Nicest Citizens, with 18.34 average smiles per day.