The other countries outside of Panem are not mentioned in “The Hunger Games” series, suggesting they may no longer exist or are simply irrelevant to the story’s focus on Panem.
In Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” series, the narrative is centered on the dystopian nation of Panem, which is located in what used to be North America. The fate of other countries around the world is not directly addressed within the books. This lack of information has led to much speculation among fans, with some theorizing that the rest of the world might have been destroyed by the same disasters and conflicts that led to the creation of Panem, or that these countries have isolated themselves from Panem’s internal issues.
The series focuses on the internal politics, social structure, and rebellion within Panem, particularly the oppressive rule of the Capitol over the districts. The annual Hunger Games, a televised event in which children from the districts are forced to fight to the death, is a central element of the Capitol’s control. The story follows Katniss Everdeen, a participant in the Games, who becomes the symbol of a growing rebellion against the Capitol’s tyranny.
The lack of information about other countries could be a deliberate choice by Collins to emphasize the isolation of Panem and the complete control the Capitol holds over the flow of information. It also serves to highlight the intense focus on survival and resistance within the districts, leaving little room for consideration of the wider world. The books are written from Katniss’s perspective, and since she has no knowledge of the world outside Panem, neither does the reader. This narrative choice keeps the reader as confined and focused on the immediate setting and events as the characters themselves.