The Republic of ZMD 5 is a tiny, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning penguin population. The hard-working population of 14 million ZMD 5ians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 19.3%.

The ZMD 5ian economy, worth 604 billion lire a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Pizza Delivery, and Information Technology. Average income is 43,185 lire, 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 5's national animal is the penguin.

ZMD 5 is ranked 163,013^th in the world and 2^nd in Zombie Territory for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 70 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.