The Republic of Ulm 298 is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service, enslaved workforce, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.503 billion Ulm 298ians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 65.8%.

The frighteningly efficient Ulm 298ian economy, worth 168 trillion Ducats a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is an impressive 112,107 Ducats, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.4 times as much as the poorest.

Arbitrary election rules are considered sacrosanct, wildlife parks are packed with poachers yet increasingly devoid of animals, sales of disinfectant wipes have skyrocketed, and policies are debated via video essays and tier lists. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 298's national animal is the Bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Ulm 298 is ranked 118,014^th in the world and 228^th in Swabian autonomous region for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 2,370.18 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.