The Republic of Ulm 382 is a massive, efficient nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service, ritual sacrifices, and ban on automobiles. The compassionate, cynical, devout population of 1.576 billion Ulm 382ians 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 large, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 72.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Ulm 382ian economy, worth 204 trillion Ducats a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Woodchip Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 129,688 Ducats, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.1 times as much as the poorest.

Citizens are strongly encouraged to breathe less so as to limit the carbon footprint, diaper ads feature vertically-challenged adults wearing bootees, jaw strain is an increasingly common ailment, and the military's newest toy broadcasts Ulm 382's anthem on hostile frequencies to drive enemies insane. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 382's national animal is the Bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Ulm 382 is ranked 55,185^th in the world and 117^th in Swabian autonomous region for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 4,492.95 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.