The Republic of Ulm 272 is a massive, safe nation, renowned for its parental licensing program, frequent executions, and avant-garde cinema. The compassionate, cynical, devout population of 1.498 billion Ulm 272ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 57.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Ulm 272ian economy, worth 154 trillion Ducats a year, is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Cheese Exports, and Basket Weaving. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 103,399 Ducats, with the richest citizens earning 5.2 times as much as the poorest.

All facts are created equal, the Ministry of Health has reported a sharp increase in the incidence of delayed menopause, male friends are often accompanied by a female relative in order to prove their 'straightness', and cheese lovers have a case of the bleus. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 272's national animal is the Bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ulm 272 is ranked 297,524^th in the world and 337^th in Swabian autonomous region for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -8.6 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.