United States
United States of America
Region
Americas • North America
Capital
Washington, D.C.
The flag of the United States of America is composed of thirteen equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white. A blue rectangle, bearing fifty small five-pointed white stars arranged in nine rows where rows of six stars alternate with rows of five stars, is superimposed in the canton.
About United States
United States is a country located in Americas, specifically in the North America region. Its capital city is Washington, D.C.. With a population of 329,484,123, it ranks among the most populous countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 9,372,610 km², making it one of the largest country in terms of land area. With a population density of 35.15 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of United States is English, .
The currency used in United States is the United States dollar ($), .
United States is a member of the United Nations.
In United States, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country spans across 11 different time zones, from UTC-12:00 to UTC+12:00 time zones.
United States shares its borders with 2 countries: Canada and Mexico.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Washington, D.C.
- Continent: North America
- Native Name: United States
- Demonym: American
- Top Level Domain: .us
- Calling Code: +1201
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Sunday
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