Country Overview
Population
331.9M
331,900,000 people
Currency
US DollarUSD ($)
Languages
Timezones
UTC-12:00
UTC-11:00
UTC-10:00
+6 more
United States at a Glance
Comprehensive information about United States
Country Details
Currency
Languages & Timezones
Country Map
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
Golden Gate Bridge
Iconic suspension bridge and symbol of San Francisco that connects the Bay Area to the Pacific Ocean
Mount Rushmore
Massive sculpture carved into granite featuring four US presidents
Empire State Building
Art Deco skyscraper and iconic symbol of New York City
The White House
Official residence and workplace of the President of the United States
Times Square
World-famous commercial and entertainment hub known for billboards and New Year celebrations
Niagara Falls
Majestic waterfalls on the U.S.-Canada border, a natural wonder attracting millions
Hollywood Sign
Iconic symbol of the entertainment industry in Hollywood
Space Needle
Observation tower and iconic Seattle landmark built for the 1962 World's Fair
Gateway Arch
Tallest arch in the world, symbol of westward expansion in the U.S.
Yellowstone National Park
First U.S. national park, famous for geysers, wildlife, and the Yellowstone Caldera
Liberty Bell
Historic symbol of American independence and liberty
Alcatraz Island
Notorious former federal prison, now a museum and historic site
Walt Disney World Resort
Largest theme park in the world, iconic entertainment destination
Famous Cities
12
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
Miami
Famous for beaches, nightlife, Cuban culture, and Art Deco architecture
Washington D.C.
Capital of the U.S., home to the White House, Capitol, and Smithsonian museums
Seattle
Tech hub, home to Amazon and Microsoft, famous for the Space Needle and coffee culture
Boston
Historic city central to the American Revolution, known for Harvard and MIT
New Orleans
Cultural hub known for jazz, Mardi Gras celebrations, and Creole cuisine
Houston
Energy capital of the world, home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center
Philadelphia
Historic city known for the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Philly cheesesteaks
States/Provinces
Major Rivers
8Mississippi 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
Rio Grande
3,034 kmSan Juan Mountains, Colorado
Gulf of Mexico
Ohio River
1,579 kmPittsburgh, Pennsylvania (confluence of Allegheny and Monongahela)
Mississippi River
Hudson River
507 kmAdirondack Mountains, New York
New York Harbor, Atlantic Ocean
Columbia River
2,000 kmColumbia Lake, British Columbia
Pacific Ocean (Astoria, Oregon)
Yukon River
3,185 kmLlewellyn Glacier, British Columbia
Bering Sea, Alaska
Top Educational Institutions
12
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
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
Private Ivy League Research University
Columbia University
New York City, New York
Private Ivy League Research University
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
Private Ivy League Research University
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private Ivy League Research University
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
Private Ivy League Research University
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
Public Research University
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, California
Public Research University