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 republicof 50 statesand a federal capital district, …

3 days ago · The United States is the fourth largest country in the world in area (after Russia, Canada, and China). The national capital is Washington, which is coextensive with the District of Columbia, …

U.S. facts and figures Learn about the United States, including American history, the president, holidays, the American flag, census data, and more.

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5 days ago · Besides the 48 conterminous states that occupy the middle latitudes of the continent, the United States includes the state of Alaska, at the northwestern extreme of North America, and the …

Voting and elections Find out how to register to vote, where your voting location is, how presidential elections work, and more about voting in the United States.

A map of the United States showing its 50 states, federal district and five inhabited territories. Alaska, Hawaii, and the territories are shown at different scales.

This article lists the 50 states of the United States. It also lists their populations, the date they became a state or agreed to the United States Declaration of Independence, their total area, land area, water …

2 days ago · In 1789 Baltimore became the first Roman Catholic diocese in the United States, and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1806–21) was the …

The United States of America is a federal republic of 50 states, a federal district and 14 territories. It is located mostly in central North America. The U.S. has three land borders, two with Canada and one …