The Republic of Ulm 290 is a massive, orderly nation, notable for its public floggings, frequent executions, and punitive income tax rates. The cynical, devout population of 1.532 billion Ulm 290ians 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 government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 56.8%.

The all-consuming Ulm 290ian economy, worth 176 trillion Ducats a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Cheese Exports, and Basket Weaving. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 115,395 Ducats, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.6 times as much as the poorest.

Citizens must pay to enjoy Ulm 290's pristine beaches, a murderous reputation can revitalise a flagging celebrity career, the government is a clear-cut case of tyranny by majority, and politicians stage photo ops featuring barely functional fighter jets. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 290's national animal is the Bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Ulm 290 is ranked 121,180^th in the world and 105^th in Swabian autonomous region for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring 2,683.96 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.