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Country in North America

USA

USA belongs to North America. The capital city is Washington DC.

CapitalWashington DC
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyUnited States dollar
Population340.1M

Key Facts

RegionNorthern North America
GovernmentFederal presidential constitutional republic
Independence1776
Area9,833,517 km2
Population density36/km2
Time zoneMultiple (UTC-4 to UTC-10)
Calling code+1
Drives onRight

Quick View

HDI
0.921
Safety index
52.0
Internet access
92%
Life expectancy
79.3

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Denali (Mount McKinley)6,190 m
Mount Saint Elias5,489 m
Mount Foraker5,304 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity63%
  • No religion29%
  • Islam2%
  • Other6%

Why Visit

National Parks61 national parks from Yellowstone's geysers to the Grand Canyon's mile-deep gorge.
New York CityThe Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square and the world's cultural capital.
CaliforniaHollywood, Silicon Valley, Yosemite and 1,350 km of Pacific coastline.
Jazz and BluesAmerican music — jazz, blues, rock and country — has shaped global culture.
Iconic Road TripsRoute 66, Pacific Coast Highway and the Blue Ridge Parkway are legendary drives.

Top 3 Cities by Population

New York
8.3M
Los Angeles
4.0M
Chicago
2.7M

Climate Overview

-1CJan avg.
22CJul avg.
800 mmYearly rainfall
Highly variable (Arctic to tropical)Climate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyUnited States dollar
Official languageEnglish
National day4 July
Electricity120V, Type A/B