The Republic of Ulm 368 is a massive, genial nation, remarkable for its frequent executions, smutty television, and lack of airports. The compassionate, cynical population of 1.539 billion Ulm 368ians 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, Administration, and Education. The average income tax rate is 44.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Ulm 368ian economy, worth 148 trillion Ducats a year, is quite specialized and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Cheese Exports. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 96,522 Ducats, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Local mafias have a tough time disposing of dead snitches without catching the attention of recycling authorities, the nation is ravaged by daily union strikes, the number of students attending university has reached a record high, and disadvantaged neighbourhoods have become no-go areas after sundown. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 368's national animal is the Bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Ulm 368 is ranked 108,575^th in the world and 385^th in Swabian autonomous region for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 44.44 Effective Tax Rate.