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United States of America · North America, North America. Capital: Washington D.C..

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United States in context

United States is home to about 340 million people, 4.25% of the world's population, on 9,372,610 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 2 countries: Canada, Mexico.

Closest in size in North America: compare United States and Canada. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.

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United States FAQ

What is the capital of United States?

The capital of United States is Washington D.C.. Its largest city is New York City.

What is the population of United States?

About 340 million people (340,110,988), which ranks 3rd of 197 countries.

How big is United States?

United States covers 9,372,610 km² (3,618,782 sq mi), the 4th-largest country by area.

What continent is United States in?

United States is in North America, in the North America subregion.

What countries border United States?

United States borders 2 countries: Canada, Mexico.

What language is spoken in United States?

Official or national language: English.

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