The Republic of Ulm 235 is a massive, efficient nation, renowned for its keen interest in outer space, public floggings, and enslaved workforce. The devout population of 1.503 billion Ulm 235ians 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 large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 69.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Ulm 235ian economy, worth 173 trillion Ducats a year, is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Information Technology, and Trout Farming. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 115,539 Ducats, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.2 times as much as the poorest.

Death row inmates cower in fear at the phrase "one-year anniversary", mathematics majors learn about new ways to model their crushing debt, being nicknamed "Orange Face" has done Leader's credibility no favours, and the government airlifts sacrificial lambs. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 235's national animal is the Bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ulm 235 is ranked 28,017^th in the world and 159^th in Swabian autonomous region for Largest Manufacturing Sector, scoring 28,535.47 on the Gooback-Jerbs Productivity Index.