The Republic of 5 Uma is a massive, orderly nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and prohibition of alcohol. The compassionate, cynical, devout population of 1.898 billion 5 Umen 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, Law & Order, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 67.9%.

The frighteningly efficient 5 Uman economy, worth 227 trillion banks a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 119,976 banks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.7 times as much as the poorest.

Kids looking for shark teeth have become ancient history, the new national mascot has to be wheeled onto the field of play, fixing attendance at women's matches is a matter of "when they go low, we go high... funding", and an extra hand on the leg will give a horse-and-a-half of lead in a hundred jiffies on seven furlongs. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. 5 Uma's national animal is the card, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

5 Uma is ranked 310,302^nd in the world and 764^th in Izern for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring -12.51 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.