The Republic of Night Heron is a massive, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning Night Heron population. The hard-working population of 1.243 billion Night Heronians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 20.9%.

The Night Heronian economy, worth 51.7 trillion dollars a year, is led by the Soda Sales industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Trout Farming, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 41,610 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Night Heron's national animal is the Night Heron.

Night Heron is ranked 252,756^th in the world and 13^th in The Age of Utopia for Highest Average Incomes, with 41,610.65 Standard Monetary Units.