The Bundesrepublik of Nordrym is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Thomasen von Münchenhägen with a fair hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space, ubiquitous missile silos, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic population of 17.874 billion Nordmen hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Münchenhägen. The average income tax rate is 89.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Nordic economy, worth a remarkable 3,114 trillion Nordmarks a year, is broadly diversified and dominated by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 174,251 Nordmarks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The masses are surrendering their civil liberties without complaint for the sake of shopping convenience, extreme hiring regulations mean a job in Nordrym is often a lifetime appointment, selfie stick use is a required Scout badge, and there is no other place with more lab coats per square mile than former houses of worship. Crime is totally unknown. Nordrym's national animal is the Nordic Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Nordrym is ranked 288,445^th in the world and 11,110^th in Balder for Most Primitive, scoring -558.92 on the Scary Big Number Scale.