The island is located off the east coast of Africa and boasted a high standard of living, an excellent economy, and freedom from the political and racial turmoil that characterized neighboring nations. However, Genosha's prosperity was built upon the enslavement of its mutant population. The foundations of Genoshan society has been upset in recent years due to the efforts of outside mutant interests. The X-Men toppled the oppressive government and a new Genoshan regime that promised better treatment of mutants was put in place.