The United States of Ulm 144 is a massive, orderly nation, renowned for its closed borders, keen interest in outer space, and prohibition of alcohol. The cynical, devout population of 1.777 billion Ulm 144ians 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, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Industry, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 56.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Ulm 144ian economy, worth 209 trillion kronor a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Woodchip Exports, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 117,846 kronor, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.6 times as much as the poorest.

Thrift shops are closing their doors, many working fathers have never seen their children, "Mad Max: Returning Again to Barrydrome" is this year's unexpected summer blockbuster, and government buildings are being cleansed of anything that might have racist connotations. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 144's national animal is the falcon, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ulm 144 is ranked 46,383^rd in the world and 270^th in Swabian autonomous region for Highest Average Incomes, with 117,846.94 Standard Monetary Units.