The Republic of Ulm 354 is a massive, genial nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space, national health service, and suspicion of poets. The compassionate, devout population of 1.494 billion Ulm 354ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 63.8%.

The frighteningly efficient Ulm 354ian economy, worth 187 trillion Ducats a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a slick, highly efficient, fairly diversified black market in Arms Manufacturing, Beef-Based Agriculture, Information Technology, and Woodchip Exports. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is an impressive 125,349 Ducats, with the richest citizens earning 6.3 times as much as the poorest.

Foreign countries consider stepping on their grass to be a serious offense, top government officials are seen nervously grocery shopping among the general public, aging citizens are celebrating the end of the 'Early Bird War', and shoppers have literally had their hands full since plastic bags were banned. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 354's national animal is the Bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Ulm 354 is ranked 24,349^th in the world and 54^th in Swabian autonomous region for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 6,068.22 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.