The Federation of Hiarlia is a very large, socially progressive nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape and absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 117 million Hiarlii hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Welfare, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9.1%.

The strong Hiarlii economy, worth 6.55 trillion Solaris a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Uranium Mining, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 55,980 Solaris, with the richest citizens earning 7.5 times as much as the poorest.

The mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas. Crime is moderate, probably because of the absence of a police force. Hiarlia's national animal is the Golden Jaguar, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Hiarlia is ranked 257,686^th in the world and 10,157^th in Lazarus for Most Secular, with 12.75 Atheism Rate.