The Volksgeist Republic of Uthelstad is a massive, safe nation, ruled by President Otto Hibbergäben with an even hand, and renowned for its otherworldly petting zoo, free-roaming dinosaurs, and hatred of cheese. The compassionate, democratic population of 1.287 billion Uthelstadians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Rabeburg. The average income tax rate is 91.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Uthelstadian economy, worth 192 trillion Uras a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Tourism. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 149,663 Uras, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Meat prices are soaring as the farming industry struggle under government-imposed restrictions, t-shirts displaying a photo of President Otto Hibbergäben performing the Full-Monty are selling out, parents dread their examinations more than their children, and professionals are ready to retire by the time they receive permission to use their credentials. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Uthelstad's national animal is the Raven, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Uthelstad is ranked 12,520^th in the world and 283^rd in Europe for Nicest Citizens, with 27.68 average smiles per day.