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  1. 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 …

  2. United States | History, Map, Flag, & Population | Britannica

    Oct 27, 1998 · The United States is a country in North America that is a federal republic of 50 states. Besides the 48 conterminous states that occupy the middle latitudes of the continent, …

  3. The U.S. and its government - USAGov

    Get facts about the U.S., its laws, history, and statistics. Buy government property. Learn about the president and how to contact elected officials and federal agencies.

  4. United States (US) | Culture, Facts & Travel | - CountryReports

    3 days ago · The United States is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and …

  5. 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 …

  6. United States Map - World Atlas

    Jan 22, 2024 · The United States, officially known as the United States of America (USA), shares its borders with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. To the east lies the vast Atlantic …

  7. United States Facts | Britannica

    Sep 21, 2025 · 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 …

  8. USA Map | Maps of the United States of America

    Description: This map shows national borders, state borders, state names, national capital, state capitals, lakes, major cities, and other important cities in the United States of America.

  9. U.S. facts and figures - USAGov

    Learn about the United States, including American holidays, the American flag, presidents, census data, and the U.S. Constitution.

  10. 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 …