The Number of 974 is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Gods of 974 with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, keen interest in outer space, and national health service. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 1.726 billion 974ians 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 Defense, Administration, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 974. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 41.2%.

The all-consuming 974ian economy, worth 156 trillion 974s a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Information Technology, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 90,390 974s, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 449,046 per year while the poor average 10,293, a ratio of 43.6 to 1.

It is a common belief that a sport isn't sport if there are no decapitations, misbehaving Cats deemed dangerous to the public are shot and hanged by the town hall as a warning to others, a law degree is required before telling people not to drink and drive, and Merry Birthday is a popular protest song despite the risk of fines and royalty dues. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. 974's national animal is the Cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is 974ism.

974 is ranked 55,433^rd in the world and 4^th in Fish Storage for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 53,149.9 Standard Monetary Units.