The Commonwealth of Ulrikkestan is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by King Pter V with an even hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space, daily referendums, and state-planned economy. The compassionate, democratic population of 2.476 billion Ulrikkestanis enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The enormous, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Malmohagen. The average income tax rate is 79.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Ulrikkestanian economy, worth 203 trillion baudis a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Trout Farming, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 82,121 baudis, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Gigantic marble churches take up almost half the land area of small villages, this year's hottest fashion trend is the Lese Majeste collection, Ulrikkestan isn't what it used to be, and suburban backyards are seized by the government and turned into national parks. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulrikkestan's national animal is the dove, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Melfes.

Ulrikkestan is ranked 12,565^th in the world and 360^th in the South Pacific for Nicest Citizens, with 29.16 average smiles per day.