The United States of America is a country located in North America, consisting of 50 states and a federal district. It is considered one of the world’s largest economic and political powers.

Geography

• Location: North America
• Coordinates: Approximately 37.0902° N, 95.7129° W
• Area: About 9,525,067 square kilometers, including 50 states.
• Borders:
  • North: Canada (8,891 kilometers)
  • South: Mexico (3,145 kilometers)
  • East: Atlantic Ocean
  • West: Pacific Ocean
• Climate:
  • Varies from tropical in Florida, to polar in Alaska, to continental in the central part, and temperate on the West Coast.
• Topography:
  • Includes major mountain ranges such as the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, desert regions in the Southwest, and low coastal areas.
• Elevation:
  • The highest peak is Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) in Alaska, at an elevation of 6,190 meters.
• Natural Resources:
  • Includes coal, oil, natural gas, precious metals, forests, and freshwater.
• Land Use:
  • 44% agriculture, 33% forests, 23% built-up areas and other uses.
• Population Distribution:
  • Population density is concentrated in major urban areas such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as along the coasts.

Population and Society

• Population: Approximately 333 million (2024 estimate).
• Ethnic Groups:
  • Includes White (60%), African American (13%), Asian (6%), Native American (1%), and other groups including Hispanic.
• Languages:
  • English is the primary official language, with other languages such as Spanish spoken in some regions.
• Religions:
  • Christianity (70%), with minority groups including Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and Buddhists.
• Age Structure:
  • Includes a diverse age range with a growing percentage of elderly individuals.
• Population Growth Rate:
  • Approximately 0.7% annually.

Country

• Country Name: United States of America
• Common Name: United States
• Reason for Name: Reflects the union between different states to form a single nation.
• Type of Government: Federal Democratic Republic.
• Capital: Washington, D.C.
• Reason for Naming Capital: Named in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
• Local Time: Includes four main time zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific.
• Daylight Saving Time: Observed in most states.
• Administrative Divisions: 50 states and a federal district (Washington, D.C.).
• Territories: Puerto Rico, American Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.
• Independence: Gained independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776.
• Citizenship Acquisition: Through birth in the U.S., legal residency, or naturalization.
• Legal System: Constitutional federal law.
• Executive Branch: The President is the head of state and government.
• Legislative Branch: The U.S. Congress, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
• Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court and other federal courts.
• Political Parties: Democratic Party, Republican Party, and others.
• Flag Description: Contains 13 horizontal stripes of red and white and 50 white stars on a blue field in the upper left corner, representing the fifty states.
• Country Code: USA

Economy

• GDP: Approximately $26.8 trillion USD.
• Agricultural and Animal Products: Corn, wheat, soybeans, meat, milk.
• Industries: Includes technology, automobiles, aerospace, and heavy industries.
• Budget: Large federal budget deficit.
• Exports: Aircraft, automobiles, technology, agricultural products.
• Imports: Oil, automobiles, electronics, clothing.
• Foreign Reserves: Approximately $600 billion.
• External Debt: About $31 trillion.
• Local Currency: United States Dollar (USD).

Communications

• Landlines: About 92 million lines.
• Mobile Lines: About 500 million lines.
• Country Code: +1
• Broadcast Media: Includes a wide range of national and regional television and radio channels.
• Internet Code: .us
• Internet Users: Approximately 300 million people.

Transportation

• National Air Transport System: Advanced network of airports and airlines.
• Airports: Over 13,000 airports.
• Helipads: Large number spread across major cities.
• Pipelines: Extensive network for oil and gas transport.
• Railroads: Extensive railroad network of over 225,000 kilometers.
• Road Network: Includes advanced highways totaling over 6 million kilometers.
• Ports: Major ports include Los Angeles, New York, and Charleston.

Military

• Military Composition: Includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
• Military Spending: Approximately $800 billion USD annually.
• Military and Security Personnel: About 1.3 million active duty members.
• Military Equipment: Includes fighter jets, warships, tanks, and missiles.
• Military Service Age: Ranges from 17 to 42 years.