The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 states and a federal …

3 days ago · The United States is the fourth largest country in the world in area (after Russia, Canada, and China). The national capital is Washington, which is coextensive with the District …

U.S. facts and figures Learn about the United States, including American history, the president, holidays, the American flag, census data, and more.

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Jan 22, 2024 · The United States, officially known as the United States of America (USA), shares its borders with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. To the east lies the vast Atlantic …

3 days ago · Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference with the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press Secretary of State Marco …

This article lists the 50 states of the United States. It also lists their populations, the date they became a state or agreed to the United States Declaration of Independence, their total area, …

Voting and elections Find out how to register to vote, where your voting location is, how presidential elections work, and more about voting in the United States.

The United States took a major role on the world stage as the defender of democracy in World War I, World War II, the Cold War (which included the Korean and the Vietnam Wars), and the …

1 day ago · Besides the 48 conterminous states that occupy the middle latitudes of the continent, the United States includes the state of Alaska, at the northwestern extreme of North America, …