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| Conventional long name | United States of America |
| National motto | "In God We Trust" |
| National anthem | "The Star-Spangled Banner" |
| Capital | Washington, D.C. |
| Largest city | New York City |
| Official languages | None at federal level |
| National languages | English |
| Government type | Federal presidential constitutional republic |
| Leader title1 | President |
| Leader name1 | Joe Biden |
| Leader title2 | Vice President |
| Leader name2 | Kamala Harris |
| Leader title3 | House Speaker |
| Leader name3 | Mike Johnson |
| Leader title4 | Chief Justice |
| Leader name4 | John Roberts |
| Legislature | Congress |
| Upper house | Senate |
| Lower house | House of Representatives |
| Sovereignty type | Independence from Great Britain |
| Established event1 | Declaration |
| Established date1 | July 4, 1776 |
| Established event2 | Articles of Confederation |
| Established date2 | March 1, 1781 |
| Established event3 | Treaty of Paris (1783) |
| Established date3 | September 3, 1783 |
| Established event4 | Constitution |
| Established date4 | June 21, 1788 |
| Area km2 | 9,833,520 |
| Area sq mi | 3,796,742 |
| Population estimate | 334,914,895 |
| Population estimate year | 2023 |
| GDP PPP | $26.95 trillion |
| GDP PPP year | 2023 |
| GDP PPP per capita | $80,412 |
| Gini | 39.8 |
| Gini year | 2021 |
| Gini change | increase |
| HDI | 0.921 |
| HDI year | 2022 |
| HDI change | increase |
| Currency | Dollar ($) |
| Currency code | USD |
| Time zone | UTC−4 to UTC−12, UTC+10, UTC+12 |
| Utc offset DST | UTC−4 to UTC−10 |
| Date format | mm/dd/yyyy |
| Drives on | right |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Cctld | .us, .mil, .gov, .edu |
U.S. The United States of America is a federal republic primarily located in North America, consisting of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, and nine Minor Outlying Islands. Founded following the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, it is the world's third-largest country by both land area and population. The nation is a global superpower with immense economic, cultural, and military influence, anchored by its founding documents, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
The name "United States of America" was first used officially in the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The term "America" derives from the name of the explorer Amerigo Vespucci, whose published letters posited the New World as a separate continent from Asia. The phrase "United States" appears in the opening of the Articles of Confederation in 1777 and was solidified in the Treaty of Paris (1783). The demonym "American" for its citizens, though contested within the broader Americas, is standard, while colloquial terms include "U.S." and "the States."
Spanning from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and from Canada to Mexico, the contiguous territory features diverse geography including the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Mississippi River system. The non-contiguous states of Alaska and Hawaii add arctic tundra and volcanic archipelago landscapes. Climate ranges from the tropical climate of Florida and Hawaii to the arid conditions of the Mojave Desert and the Great Basin, with significant weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes common in regions such as the Gulf Coast.
The federal government operates under a system of separated powers outlined in the Constitution, comprising the Congress (Senate and House of Representatives), the President, and the Supreme Court. The dominant political parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, with elections for the White House and Capitol Hill drawing intense national focus. Key governing bodies include the Federal Reserve, the CIA, and the Pentagon.
With over 330 million people, it is the third most populous nation, with major population centers in New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The population is ethnically diverse due to centuries of immigration, with significant communities of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans. English is the de facto national language, though Spanish is widely spoken. Major social institutions include the AARP, the NAACP, and the ACLU.
It possesses the world's largest economy by nominal GDP, driven by advanced sectors in technology, finance, entertainment, and manufacturing. Major corporations include Apple, ExxonMobil, and Amazon. The infrastructure network is extensive, featuring the Interstate Highway System, major hubs like Atlanta Airport and the Port of Los Angeles, and energy grids managed by entities such as the TVA.
American culture has a profound global reach, heavily influenced by its immigrant heritage. Cultural exports include the Hollywood film industry, Broadway theatre, and musical genres like jazz, rock and roll, and hip hop. Landmark cultural institutions are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution, and Disney. Media is dominated by conglomerates like Warner Bros. Discovery, The New York Times, and broadcast networks such as NBC and CNN, with digital platforms like Netflix and YouTube shaping modern consumption.
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