Country Overview
Population
331.9M
331,900,000 people
Currency
US DollarUSD ($)
Languages
Timezones
UTC-12:00
UTC-11:00
UTC-10:00
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United States
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Washington, D.C.
North America
Historical Timeline
Declaration of Independence signed, establishing the United States as an independent nation
Constitution ratified, creating the federal government structure
Civil War begins over slavery and states' rights
First moon landing achieved by Apollo 11 mission
September 11 attacks reshape national security and foreign policy
Famous Landmarks
Statue of Liberty
Symbol of freedom and democracy, gift from France in 1886
Grand Canyon
One of the world's most spectacular natural wonders, carved by the Colorado River
Mount Rushmore
Massive sculpture carved into granite featuring four US presidents
Empire State Building
Art Deco skyscraper and iconic symbol of New York City
Famous Cities
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New York City
Global financial center, home to Wall Street, Broadway, and iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty
Los Angeles
Entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and the film industry
Las Vegas
Entertainment and gambling destination known as 'Sin City'
San Francisco
Tech hub of Silicon Valley, famous for Golden Gate Bridge and steep hills
Chicago
Architectural marvel known for skyscrapers and deep-dish pizza
States/Provinces
Major Rivers
3Mississippi River
3,734 kmLake Itasca, Minnesota
Gulf of Mexico
Colorado River
2,334 kmRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Gulf of California
Missouri River
4,087 kmThree Forks, Montana
Mississippi River
Top Educational Institutions
5
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Private Research University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Private Research University
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Private Research University
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, California
Private Research University
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Private Research University