- United States - Wikipedia
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 capital district, Washington, D C
- United States | History, Map, Flag, Population | Britannica
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, and the island state of Hawaii, in the mid-Pacific Ocean
- The U. S. and its government - USAGov
Learn about the United States, including American history, the president, holidays, the American flag, census data, and more Get contact information for U S federal government agencies, departments, corporations, instrumentalities, and government-sponsored enterprises Find websites, email, phone numbers, addresses, and more
- A Country Profile - Destination USA - Nations Online Project
Discover the United States of America: vacation, accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, state parks, nature, tours, and much more
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2026 marks the United States' 250th anniversary since adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776
- Americas - Wikipedia
"America" derives from Americus, the Latin version of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci 's first name The feminine form America was originally used to refer to the newly discovered continent, which is why it was accorded with the feminine names of the other continents: Asia, Africa, and Europa [18]
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - nationsencyclopedia. com
The 48 states that make up the continental United States are located in North America between Mexico and Canada The state of Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between North America and Asia, and the state of Alaska is located on the extreme northwest corner of North America
- United States Facts | Britannica
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, and the island state of Hawaii, in the mid-Pacific Ocean
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