The Eye of Hurricane 148 is a colossal, genial nation, ruled by Hurricane with an even hand, and notable for its irreverence towards religion. The hard-working population of 4.873 billion Hurricaneans 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 is primarily concerned with Administration, with Defense, Education, and Law & Order also on the agenda, while Spirituality receives no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Eye of the Storm. The average income tax rate is 24.8%.

The Hurricanean economy, worth 219 trillion currencies a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. Average income is 45,108 currencies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.5 times as much as the poorest.

More sidewalk is dedicated to animals than people, the government's official stance on religion is that it is so very silly, the Federal Council of Hurricane 148 has been announced as the new Head of State, and all government facilities are built in the subterranean citadel of Eye of the Storm. Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Hurricane 148's national animal is the animal and its national religion is Hurricaneanism.

Hurricane 148 is ranked 161,675^th in the world and 1^st in Test Kitchen for Highest Poor Incomes, with 23,115.21 Standard Monetary Units.