🇺🇸 United States

About United States

The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the semi-exclave of Alaska in the northwest and the archipelago of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The United States also asserts sovereignty over five major island territories and various uninhabited islands in Oceania and the Caribbean. It is a megadiverse country, with the world's third-largest land area and third-largest population, exceeding 341 million.

At a Glance

Currency & Economy

Currency

United States dollar (USD)

GDP

$28.75T

GDP per Capita

$84,534

Development

Life Expectancy

78.4 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Americas

Capital

Washington, D.C.

Area

9,525,067 km²

Population

340,110,988

Timezone

UTC-12:00

Languages

English

Calling Code

+1201

Drives On

Right

ISO Code

US