The Alternate Timeline of Durm und Strang is a mammoth, efficient nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. The hard-working, devout population of 8.031 billion denizens are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The medium-sized government prioritizes Spirituality, although Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare are also considered important, while International Aid isn't funded at all. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 17.9%.

The very strong Durm und Strangian economy, worth 411 trillion rubledollars a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Woodchip Exports, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 51,217 rubledollars, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 151,613 per year while the poor average 13,590, a ratio of 11.2 to 1.

The country's famous rainforests are being bulldozed by the mining industry, shady doctors seem to have impeccable records, Harry Potter books are banned, and increasing inclusiveness is a sign of the times. Crime is moderate. Durm und Strang's national animal is the fox, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Durm und Strang is ranked 230,177^th in the world and 1^st in Exalara for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 17.94 Effective Tax Rate.