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United States

North America · Data from the World Bank Open Data API · World Geography Learning Path

The United States is the world's third-largest country by both population and land area, spanning a continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It's a federal republic of 50 states, with an economy larger than any other country's.

Quick Facts

Capital
Washington D.C.
Region
North America
Income level
High income
Population
341,784,857
Land area
9,147,420 km²

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