Definable Location

In 2196, the United States is yellowed and brown. Cold, gray concrete comprises all the remaining urban cityscapes. Anything green and lush is artificial and only available to the 0.5% (at the Clubhouse). Animals native to the States are extinct, all save for insects. New protein sources have been found in the remaining insect population. Ghettos have become severely dilapidated and most Americans live in extreme poverty.

Canada and Mexico want nothing to do with Vitain and keep it restricted from entering their countries by barring passage from Americans - and building walls. Trade has suffered and become non-existent with other countries.