The Alpenlicht of Hoerbich is a colossal, genial nation, renowned for its infamous sell-swords, parental licensing program, and compulsory gun ownership. The cynical, humorless, devout population of 4.659 billion Hoerbichians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The medium-sized, corrupt, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Administration, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 63.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Hoerbichian economy, worth 545 trillion Euros a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 117,178 Euros, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Wrongful arrests abound as 'criminals' blame the guy next to them, friendly fire incidents usually result in severe burns, kilts and cassocks are viewed with suspicion, and religious organizations are being forced to leave the country or pay income taxes like everybody else. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Hoerbich's national animal is the Golden Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Hoerbich is ranked 64,151^st in the world and 72^nd in Alpenwelt for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 63.65 Effective Tax Rate.