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United States

North America, Americas

English

United States is a country in North America, North America. With a population of 340,110,988 and an area of 9,525,067 km², the capital city is Washington, D.C.. The official language is English. The national currency is the United States dollar ($ USD).

Quick Facts

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Washington, D.C.
Capital
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340,110,988
Population
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9,525,067 km²
Area
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$ USD
Currency
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+1
Dial Code
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.us
TLD

Economy

United States has a GDP per capita of $84,534, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$84,534
GNI per Capita$83,490

Geography

United States is located in North America at coordinates 38.00°N, 97.00°W. It shares borders with 2 countries. The highest point is Q130018 at 6,190 m.

ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38.00°N, 97.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointQ130018
6,190 m
🏞️ Longest RiverMississippi River
3,766 km
TimezonesUTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+12:00
BordersCANMEX

UNESCO World Heritage

United States is home to 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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3

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in United States, including Michigan Stadium with a capacity of 107,601 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumMichigan Stadium
107,601 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about United States

What is the capital of United States?
The capital of United States is Washington, D.C..
What is the population of United States?
United States has a population of approximately 340,110,988 people.
What currency does United States use?
United States uses the United States dollar ($ USD).
What language is spoken in United States?
The official language of United States is English.
What is the area of United States?
United States covers a total area of 9,525,067 km².
What is the GDP per capita of United States?
The GDP per capita of United States is approximately $84,534.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does United States have?
United States has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)