United States of America
The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis Chicago is known for influential architecture and on the west coast, Los Angeles' Hollywood is famed for filmmaking.
- Country United States of America
- Language English
- Currency United States dollar
- Area (km2) 9.834 million km²
- Populations: 341,382,420
- Capital: Washington, D.C.
- Largest City: New York City