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United States
Conventional long name	United States of America
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	Chief Justice
Leader name3	John Roberts
Legislature	Congress
Upper house	Senate
Lower house	House of Representatives

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United States. The United States of America is a federal republic primarily located in North America, consisting of 50 states, a federal district, and several territories. Its origins lie in British colonies along the Atlantic coast, with the American Revolution and subsequent Declaration of Independence in 1776 establishing a new nation founded on principles of republicanism and federalism. Today, it is one of the world's most influential countries, with significant global impact in areas such as economics, military power, culture, and technological innovation.

History

The earliest inhabitants were Indigenous peoples, with European colonization beginning in the 16th century led by Spain, England, and France. The Thirteen Colonies declared independence from Great Britain following the American Revolutionary War, with the Constitution ratified in 1788 establishing the federal government. The 19th century was defined by westward expansion, the Louisiana Purchase, the Civil War which ended slavery, and the Industrial Revolution. The 20th century saw its emergence as a global superpower after World War I and World War II, a prolonged Cold War with the Soviet Union, and significant domestic movements like the Civil Rights Movement and the women's rights movement.

It operates as a federal presidential constitutional republic with three distinct branches: the legislative (Congress), the executive (headed by the President), and the judicial (led by the Supreme Court). Its political system is dominated by two major parties, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Key governing documents include the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Notable political figures in its history include George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Martin Luther King Jr..

It is the world's third-largest country by land area, spanning from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and from Canada to Mexico. Its diverse geography includes major regions like the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, the Mississippi River system, and the Great Lakes. Climate varies widely from the Arctic conditions of Alaska to the tropical climate of Hawaii and the arid deserts of the Southwestern United States. Major natural landmarks include the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and the Florida Everglades.

It is the third most populous nation, with a highly diverse population stemming from centuries of immigration. Major ethnic groups include White Americans, African Americans, Hispanic or Latino Americans, and Asian Americans. Its culture, often termed a "melting pot," has a profound global influence through Hollywood, music (like jazz, rock and roll, and hip hop), literature, and television. Major cultural institutions include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution, and Broadway theatre.

It possesses the world's largest nominal GDP and is a highly developed mixed-market economy. Key sectors include finance, technology centered in Silicon Valley, manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. Major corporations are headquartered there, such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and ExxonMobil. The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ are premier global financial markets. The Federal Reserve serves as its central banking system.

It maintains a network of global alliances, including NATO, and has formal diplomatic relations with most countries. It is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a founding member of organizations like the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. The United States Armed Forces is the world's most powerful military, with the Department of Defense overseeing branches like the Army, Navy, and Air Force. It maintains a significant global presence through bases like Ramstein Air Base and Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Key historical foreign engagements include the Marshall Plan, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the War in Afghanistan.