The Republic of ZMD 4 is a tiny, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning elephant population. The hard-working population of 7 million ZMD 4ians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 15.8%.

The ZMD 4ian economy, worth 329 billion marks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Information Technology. Average income is 47,038 marks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. ZMD 4's national animal is the elephant.

ZMD 4 is ranked 47,897^th in the world and 1^st in Zombie Territory for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 3,821.13 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.