The Allied States of Ulm 161 is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its smutty television, parental licensing program, and punitive income tax rates. The humorless, devout population of 1.812 billion Ulm 161ians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 67.0%.

The frighteningly efficient Ulm 161ian economy, worth 222 trillion pounds a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Woodchip Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 122,828 pounds, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.6 times as much as the poorest.

Passive-aggressive congratulations cards inform mums-to-be that their pregnancy is their greatest achievement in life, the numbers on the latest spending report are reaching stellar levels, the nation has welcomed its expats back with open arms, and death row inmates cower in fear at the phrase "one-year anniversary". Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 161's national animal is the sheep, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ulm 161 is ranked 291,795^th in the world and 386^th in Swabian autonomous region for Nicest Citizens, with 1.52 average smiles per day.