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United States of America
The United States of America is a vast country spanning the North American continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It is the world's third-largest country by area and the third-most populous, encompassing extraordinary geographic diversity from Arctic tundra to tropical islands.
California
State · Sacramento
Texas
State · Austin
New York
State · Albany
Florida
State · Tallahassee
Illinois
State · Springfield
Pennsylvania
State · Harrisburg
Ohio
State · Columbus
Georgia
State · Atlanta
Alaska
State · Juneau
Hawaii
State · Honolulu
New York City
Population: 8,336,817
The most populous city in the US, a global financial, cultural, and media hub
Los Angeles
Population: 3,979,576
Entertainment capital of the world and the second-largest US city
Chicago
Population: 2,693,976
The Windy City, a hub of architecture, culture, and commerce
Houston
Population: 2,304,580
Energy industry hub and the largest city in Texas
Washington, D.C.
Population: 689,545
The federal capital, home to the White House, Capitol, and major museums
The contiguous United States stretches 4,500 km from east to west, featuring the Appalachian Mountains in the east, the Great Plains in the center, and the Rocky Mountains in the west, with coastal lowlands on both coasts. Alaska adds Arctic wilderness, and Hawaii adds Pacific volcanic islands.
The United States has almost every climate type. The east coast has a humid subtropical to humid continental climate, while the interior has a continental climate. The west coast has a Mediterranean climate in California and a maritime climate in the Pacific Northwest.
Statue of Liberty
New York City
Iconic copper statue gifted by France, a symbol of freedom and democracy
Grand Canyon
Arizona
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most spectacular geological formations
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
The world's first national park, known for geysers including Old Faithful
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
Iconic suspension bridge spanning 2.7 km across San Francisco Bay
Mount Rushmore
South Dakota
Monumental sculpture featuring four US presidents carved into granite
The United States has 50 states and one federal district (Washington, D.C.).
The US has the world's largest economy by nominal GDP.
The Appalachian Mountains are among the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
The United States spans six time zones in the 50 states.
The Mississippi River is one of the longest river systems in North America at about 3,730 km.
Alaska is the largest state by area and shares borders with Canada and Russia.
The United States spans six time zones across its 50 states.
The 50 US states span six time zones: Eastern (UTC-5), Central (UTC-6), Mountain (UTC-7), Pacific (UTC-8), Alaska (UTC-9), and Hawaii-Aleutian (UTC-10). When it is noon in New York, it is only 7 AM in Hawaii.
Canada spans six time zones and borders three oceans, organized into 10 provinces and 3 territories. Discover the constitutional distinction and remarkable geographic scale of each subdivision.
Stretching 40,000 kilometers along the Pacific Ocean basin, the Ring of Fire is Earth's most violently active tectonic zone. Learn how plate tectonics shaped the mountains, islands, and coastlines of over 15 nations.
Rivers are the lifeblood of human civilization and the primary sculptors of Earth's continents. Explore the five longest river systems, their ecological significance, and the debate over the world's longest waterway.
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Last updated: 2024-01-01