North America, bordering both the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean, between Canada and Mexico.
Thirteen of Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America fo ...
Longitude: -97
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to United States:
1,698.203 km
Terrain:
Vast central plain, mountains in west, hills and low mountains in east; rugged mountains and broad river valleys in Alaska; rugged, volcanic topography in Hawaii.
Natural Resources:
Coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, rare earth elements, uranium, bauxite, gold, iron, mercury, nickel, potash, silver, tungsten, zinc, petroleum, natural gas, timber, arable land.
Industries:
Highly diversified, world leading, high-technology innovator, second-largest industrial output in the world; petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, food processing, consumer goods, lumber, mining.
Population: 341,963,408
Large urban clusters are spread throughout the eastern half of the US (particularly the Great Lakes area, northeast, east, and southeast) and the western tier states; mountainous areas, principally the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian chain, deserts in the southwest, the dense boreal forests in the extreme north, and the central prarie states are less densely populated; Alaska's population is concentrated along its southern coast - with particular emphasis on the city of Anchorage - and Hawaii's is centered on the island of Oahu.
Area: 9,372,610 km2
about half the size of Russia; about three-tenths the size of Africa; about half the size of South America (or slightly larger than Brazil); slightly larger than China; more than twice the size of the European Union
World's third-largest country by size (after Russia and Canada) and by population (after China and India); Denali (Mt. McKinley) is the highest point (6,190 m) in North America and Death Valley the lowest point (-86 m) on the continent.
| Code | Language |
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| eng | English |
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| USD | United States dollar | $ |
Capital City: Washington, D.C.
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:42 am (GMT-05:00)
The flag of the United States of America is composed of thirteen equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white. A blue rectangle, bearing fifty small five-pointed white stars arranged in nine rows where rows of six stars alternate with rows of five stars, is superimposed in the canton.
Bordering Countries
United States is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting United States
You're in for a treat! United States is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to June, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Diverse landscapes from beaches to mountains.
- Rich cultural heritage and history.
- Vibrant cities with world-class attractions.
- High healthcare costs.
- Risk of natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes.
- Petty crime in urban areas.
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- American cuisine is diverse, featuring regional specialties like Southern BBQ, New England seafood, and Tex-Mex.
- Influences from various immigrant cultures.
- Popular fast food and innovative fine dining.
- Visit national parks like Yellowstone and Grand Canyon.
- Explore New York City's landmarks.
- Experience the culture of New Orleans.
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