America

A country in North America that is also referred to as the United States of America (officially), the US, the United States, the USA, the US of A (somewhat humorously), and 'Merica or 'Murica (humorously). America is made up of fifty states, holds English as its national language, and gained its independence on July 4, 1776. In American fiction, it is the country a franchise is most often situated at least the majority of the time. Depending on the time period, America could be in modern times, a Utopian or Dystopian Future, or (if Time Travel is involved) being founded or hasn't been founded yet.

America is one of the "main countries" of the world. Real-life native creators naturally set their franchises here. What role America plays in the franchise it up to its writer. In many cases, the nation plays no role greater than being the homeland of the franchise's cast. If satire is a part of the franchise's structure, America might be portrayed as a dysfunctional, hostile area where optimism couldn't be any more inappropriate of an attitude. Citizens, including some members of the Main Cast, are stupid and get into pointless disputes that may snowball into an event causing Mass Destruction to a town. Authority figures like the Mayor, Cop, and maybe even the President are corrupt. National issues felt in academics and the economy cause the main protagonists to struggle. In short, no matter the level somebody sits in the social hierarchy, as long as they're in America, Something Ain't Right. Franchises with a more venomous bite will pin America's woes on everyone, not just one or a few groups.

Real-World Trivia

 * America won more wars than it lost.
 * America is one of the most powerful countries in the world.
 * There have been forty-six presidents who led America, including the most recent and active president.
 * America is the third most populous country on Earthundefined.
 * New York City is the most populous city in America and the tenth most populated in the worldundefined.