Latitude and Longitude |
40º 00' N, 101º 00' W |
Area |
9,522,055 km2 km2 |
Capital |
Washington, D. C. |
Time Zone |
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Official Name |
United States of America |
Currency |
US Dollar (USD) |
Government |
Republic |
Legislature |
Bicameral |
Population |
303,824,640 |
Independence Date |
Jul 4, 1776 |
International Dialing Code |
1 |
ISO Code alpha-3 |
US |
ISO Code alpha-2 |
USA |
GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$48,000 |
Climate Type |
Temperate, Tropical, Arctic, Semiarid and Arid |
Major Language(s) |
English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German |
Major Ethnic Groups |
White, African American, Asian, Amerindian and Alaska native, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander |
Major Religious Groups |
Buddhist, Christian (Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon), Jewish, Muslim |
Administrative Divisions |
50 States and 1 District; Unincorporated Territories: America Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Island, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, U.S. |
Neighbouring Countries |
Canada, Mexico |
Major Industries |
Mining, Oil extraction, Automobiles, Chemical, Food processing, Consumer durables, Timber products, Electronics |
Natural Resources |
Bauxite, Coal, Copper, Gold, Iron ore, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Natural gas, Oil, Tungsten, Uranium, Zinc |
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