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United States Map (USA Map) - The United States of America (USA) is a federal republic located in North America. The country consists of 50 states, one federal district (Washington, D.C.), and 5 self-governing territories. It is the third-largest country in the world by both land area and population.

The United States is bordered by Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to the east and west, respectively. The capital city is Washington, D.C., and the largest city by population is New York City. This is list of states in USA are provided below in alphabetical order, along with their capitals, largest cities, state abbreviations, population, area, state nicknames, and census region.

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United States Country Facts

Official Name	The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), Commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America
Continent	North America
Coordinates	37.0902° N, 95.7129° W
Capital	Washington D.C.
Largest City	New York City (NYC)
Area Total	3,796,742 sq mi (9,833,520 sq km) (3rd)
Land Area	3,531,905 sq mi (9,147,590 km2) (3rd)
Water %	4.66
Largest State by Area	Alaska, 665,384 sq mi (1,723,340 sq km) Smallest State: Rhode Island, 1,545 sq mi (4,000 sq km)
Largest U.S. State by Population	California, 39,538,223 Smallest U.S. State: Wyoming, 576,851
Population (2020 Census)	331,449,281 (3rd)
Population Density (2020 Census)	87/sq mi (33.6/km2) (185th)
US Administrative Divisions	50 States, a federal district (Washington, D.C.), and 5 self-governing territories.
US Regions	Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West
Total U.S. Counties	3,143 counties (As of 2020 Census)
U.S. Borders	Canada: 8,864 km (5,508 mi) and Mexico: 3,327 km (2,067 mi)
Coastline	12,380 mi (19,920 km)
Form of Government:	Federal constitutional Republic
National Day	July 4
President	Joe Biden (46th)
Vice President	Kamala Harris (49th)
Speaker of the House	Nancy Pelosi (117th)
Currency	US Dollar, $ (USD)
GDP (2022 Est.)	$25.35 trillion (1st)
Major language	English
Major Religions	Protestant Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism
Time Zone	UTC−4 to −12, +10, +11 | Summer (DST) - UTC−4 to −10
U.S. Calling Code	+1
Ethnic Groups	White 77.1%, Black 12.9%, Asian 4.2%, Amerindian and Alaska Native 1.5%
U.S. Highest point	Denali - 6,190.5 m (20,310 ft)
U.S. Lowest point	Badwater Basin - −85 m (−279 ft)
US Longest River	Missouri River - 3,767 km (2,341 mi)
US Longest Lake	Lake Superior - 58,000 km2 (22,394 sq mi)
Total U.S National Parks	63 National Parks
National bird of the United States	The Bald Eagle
National Animal of the United States	American Bald Eagle
America's national flower	The Rose
America's National Tree	The Oak
USA Economy	The USA is the largest economies in the world, with a GDP of 23.0 trillion USD.
Natural Resources	Coal, copper, uranium, bauxite, gold, iron, lead, mercury, nickel, potash, silver, molybdenum, phosphates, tungsten, zinc, petroleum, natural gas, rare earth elements, timber
U.S. Energy	United States is the largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons.
Official Website	https://www.usa.gov

About USA Map

The United States of America is in fact a federal state, which has 50 states and lies in North America. Most of the mainland is on the border of the Atlantic Ocean in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west, which can be seen in the US MAP. The map of the US shows all the states of the United States of America and their capitals; the borders of each state; territories; and also international borders that the US shares with Canada and Mexico. The United States shares a coastline with three oceans; the Atlantic, the Pacific, and touches the Arctic Ocean at Alaska’s northern border. These borders are clearly visible on the USA Map provided here. The US Map also depicts that the United States shares maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, and Russia (in Alaska).The Geography of the United States.

The map of the US shows the Contiguous United States with 50 U.S. states, the state capitals, major cities, interstate highways, railroads, and the location of the busiest US airports. Can you spot your own state on the map of the United States and locate your house? Students can download the high resolution United States Map which is provided on this page for your class room assignment or project works. We are providing you this free of cost.

The United States is the third largest country by area in the world, with 3,796,742 sq mi (9,826,675 square kilometres). The population of United States is 331,893,745 on July 1, 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau,it is the third most populous country in the world. The US shares land borders with Canada and Mexico and maritime borders with Russia, Cuba, and the Bahamas with some other countries. The border shared with Canada is the northern border, which is the longest international border on land.

The United States has a diverse geography, including mountain ranges, coastal plains, deserts, and forests. It is home to a wide range of wildlife and natural wonders, such as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and the Niagara Falls.

The United States is known for its diverse culture, political system, and economy. It has a population of over 330 million people and is considered a superpower in terms of its military, economy, and cultural influence. The country has a history of immigration and is home to people from all over the world, resulting in a rich and diverse mix of cultures and traditions.

Regions of the United States

As per the Census Bureau, there are four main regions with nine divisions in the United States.

• 1. The Northeast, which includes New England and the Middle Atlantic region,
• 2. The Midwest is divided into two parts: the East and the West North Central.
• 3. The South is divided into three regions: the South Atlantic, the East South Central, and the West South Central.
• 4. The Pacific and mountain regions are located in the West.
• Puerto Rico and other US territories are not part of any census region in the United States.

List of States in USA

The United States of America consists of 50 states, a federal district (D.C.), 14 territories, and various minor islands. Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States. Alaska is the largest state in the United States with a total area of 665,384 square miles (1,723,337 square kilometers) followed by Texas in 2nd largest state and California placed at 3rd position. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S. with a total area of 1,544.89 square miles.

The United States of America originally had 13 states when the Lee Resolution was made after the American Revolutionary War. The Lee Resolution stated that the thirteen states were free and independent from the British colony. From then on, the United States grew gradually and became one of the world's superpowers. Most of the people who reside on this earth's dream is to live in the United States of America at least once in their lifetime.

The US is one of the richest countries in the World. It has the most millionaires in the world. Hence, it is called the Land of Millionaires. New York is the richest state in the United States of America. New York City contributes $1,705,127 million to the GDP of the country. Massachusetts and Washington are in second and third place in the list of richest states in the United States of America, and the poorest U.S. state is Mississippi.

California is the most populated state in the United States with a population of 39,538,223 people according to 2020 USA census, followed by Texas with 29,145,505 residents, Florida with 21,538,187 residents, New York with 8,804,190 people, and Pennsylvania with 13,002,700 people.

The largest state in the US in size is Alaska, with 570,641 square miles. Texas is ranked in the second position as it has 261,914 square miles. California and Montana are in third and fourth place in size. The smallest state in the US is Rhode Island.

List of 50 States in USA

This is a list of 50 U.S. states in alphabetical order, along with their capitals, largest cities, state abbreviations, population, area, state nicknames, and census region.

List of Territories of the United States

Territories of the US are different from the US States. They are a sub national administrative division looked after by the US Federal Government. There are 5 US territories, which are inhabited. They are Puerto Rico, U.S Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. The first two US territories (Puerto Rico, U.S Virgin Islands) are located in the Caribbean Sea, the third and fourth (Guam, Northern Mariana Islands) in the North Pacific Ocean and the fifth one is in the South Pacific Ocean.

Uninhabited Territories of USA

The U.S Territories are a group of geographical areas, which fall under the jurisdiction of the United States but they do not have the same status as the 50 states of the United States. Some of the territories are in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. There are 9 uninhabited Territories in the USA. The names of uninhabited territories are Baker Island, Howland Island, Johnston Atoll, Jarvis Island, Midway Atoll, Kingman Reef, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll and Wake Island.

Disputed Territories

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Geography of the United States

The United States of America is the third-largest country in the world in terms of area and is quite close to third in terms of population. The United States, which is more than twice as big as the European Union, has towering mountains in the West and a huge center plain. Death Valley is the nation's lowest point, at -282 feet (-86 meters), and Denali (Mt. McKinley), at 20,320 feet, is its highest peak (6,198 meters).

The northern and southern land borders of the United States are with Canada and Mexico, respectively. In addition, the country shares two territorial water boundaries in the southeast, one with Florida and Cuba and the other with the Bahamas. Other than the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the forty-eight contiguous states to the north and south. Hawaii is located far to the southwest of the mainland in the Pacific Ocean, while Alaska is bordered to the south and southwest by the Pacific Ocean, the Bering Strait to the west, and the Arctic Ocean to the north.

The island state of Hawaii is a part of the United States, as is the state of Alaska, which is located at the northwesternmost point of North America. The conterminous states are encircled by Canada to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The US ranks as the fourth largest. The United States' tremendous diversity is likely its most distinguishing feature. Its physical surroundings span the Arctic to the subtropical, the lush rainforest to the parched desert, the craggy mountaintop to the flat prairie. Even while the United States has a big overall population by global standards, its population density is generally modest. The nation includes some of the densest metropolitan regions on earth as well as some of the largest, nearly desert-like expanses.

Major Rivers in the USA

The United States of America has over 250,000 rivers. The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States with a length of 2,540 miles. The second longest river in the country is the Mississippi River, which is 2,340 miles long. The Yukon is the third largest river in the United States of America with a length of 1,980 miles. Rio Grande and St. Lawrence is the fourth biggest river in the country with 1900 lengths. The other longest rivers in the United States of America are Arkansas with 1,460 miles, the Colorado River with 1,450 miles, the Atchafalaya River with 1,420 miles, Ohio with 1,310 miles, and the Red River with 1,290 miles.

Highest Mountain Ranges in the USA

The top 10 highest mountain ranges in the United States are:

The Alaska Range spans 600 miles of south-central Alaska, arcing between the Yukon border and the Aleutian Mountains of the Alaskan Peninsula. It has numerous prominent mountains, including Mount Foraker, Hunter, and Hayes, as well as Denali (Mount McKinley), the highest peak in North America. Denali, the massive 20,310-foot peak, is the king peak in Alaska Range.

The Saint Elias Mountain Range, located in both the United States and Canada, is the highest coastal range in the world. It can be viewed as the topographic apex of the huge. Mount Logan in Yukon is the highest point here at 19,551 feet.

• Wrangell Mountains in Alaska have an elevation of 16,390 feet (4996 meters).
• Sierra Nevada in California is 14,505 feet high (4421 meters).
• The Sawatch Range in Colorado has an elevation of 14,440 feet (4401.2 meters).
• Cascade Range is 14,417 feet high (4394 meters) and located in Washington.
• The Sangre de Cristo Range in Colorado is 14,351 feet tall (4374 meters).
• San Juan Mountains in Colorado are 14,321 feet high (4365 meters).
• The elevation of the Mosquito Range in Colorado is 14,293 feet (4356.5 meters).
• Elk Mountains in Colorado are 14,279 feet above sea level (4352.2 meters).

Coastal Areas of U.S.: The United States has several coastal areas, including the East Coast, West Coast, and the Gulf Coast.

Lakes in USA: The Great Lakes, which include Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario, are the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world.

Deserts in USA: The United States has several large deserts, including the Mojave Desert, the Sonoran Desert, and the Great Basin Desert.

Famous National Parks in USA: The United States is home to many national parks, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Acadia.

Islands in USA: The United States has several islands, including Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Census Regions and Divisions of the United States

United States Fast Facts

• The United States has the largest economy in the world as measured by nominal GDP and net wealth.
• Las Vegas ranks as the best and most famous gambling city in the world.
• The United States does not have an official language.
• The U.S. has the 4th longest river system in the world.
• Alaska has the longest coastline in the US, with 54,563 km of coastline.
• The United States is the third largest country in the world by landmass.
• The United States is home to nearly 45 million immigrants.
• United States is home to many natural wonders.

Best Places to Visit in USA

Tourism in the USA is a large industry that serves millions of international and domestic visitors yearly. As per the World Bank, the United States recorded a total of 45 million tourists in 2020 and 165 million in 2019. Foreigners visit the United States to see natural wonders, amazing natural beauty, historic landmarks, monuments, cities, and entertainment venues. Some world-famous tourist attraction in the United States include: The Grand Canyon, Manhattan, Yellowstone, Golden Gate Bridge, Niagara Falls, Statue of Liberty, Hollywood, and many more.

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