The Eye of Hurricane 148 is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by Hurricane with an even hand, and renowned for its irreverence towards religion. The hard-working population of 4.918 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, although Education, Defense, and Law & Order are also considered important, while Spirituality is ignored. 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 221 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 222,381^st in the world and 1^st in Test Kitchen for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 44.16 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.