The Republic of The Gathering is a mammoth, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 6.496 billion Gatheringians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 14.9%.

The Gatheringian economy, worth 313 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Arms Manufacturing, and Tourism. Average income is 48,154 Delta Eagles, 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. The Gathering's national animal is the Kitsune, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

The Gathering is ranked 124,843^rd in the world and 5^th in i love jon ossoff for Least Corrupt Governments, with 93.2 percentage of bribes refused.