United States or United States of America is a nation located in the continentAmerican, specifically in the North America subcontinent. Considered the biggest potency in the world and one of the countries with the greatest ethnic and cultural diversity, due to the strong attraction of immigrants.
Diversity also extends to natural characteristics due to its greatextension territorial, having territories with completely different characteristics, such as climate, relief and hydrography.
The country exerts economic, political and military influence in different regions of the world. With the exception of North Korea, Bhutan and Iran, all other countries maintain relationsdiplomatic with the United States.
Is it possible to find embassies from almost every country in US territory. The country is a member of important organizations such as North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and United Nations Security Council.
Data about the United States
Official name |
USA |
Official language |
English |
capital |
Washington, D.C. |
Government |
Presidential Federal Republic |
president |
Donald Trump |
Area |
9,371,175 km2 |
Population |
328,751,657 inhabitants |
Demographic density |
35.08 inhab/km2 |
Gross Domestic Product |
US$19,390 trillion |
Coin |
American dollar |
Human development Index |
0,924 |
United States capital
The capital of the United States is the city of Washington, D.C., which is at the same time the federal district of the country.
The North American capital is the city of Washington, DC., seat of the White House. The Acronym D.C. corresponds to the District of Columbia, which identifies the federal district of the United States. Thus, the city and the district exist simultaneously, being under the command of the same government.
The District of Columbia was officially formed in 1790 while the city of Washington opened in 1800. The name of the capital was chosen in honor of the first president of the United States, GeorgeWashington. The capital is located near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, on the left bank of the Potomac River, in a region that previously belonged to the states of Virginia and Maryland.
Government
The government in the United States corresponds to a Constitutional Republic and a representative democracy. This means that there is a head of state who represents the people, governing according to constitutional laws and the exercise of political power is legitimized by the sovereignty of the people.
There are three levels of government: federal, state and municipal. The federal government is divided into legislative, executive and judiciary. Executive and legislative officials are chosen by the vote of the people.
The local government is divided into municipal and county governments, which are territories whose powers vary from state to state, constituting an administrative division, having, then, a local administration. Each state has a number of counties, with Texas having the highest number.
readmore:United States Independence
United States States
The United States is divided into 50 states and some territories as Puerto Rico, a territory not incorporated into the United States, located in the Caribbean.
alabama |
Massachusetts |
alaska |
Michigan |
Arkansas |
Minnesota |
Arizona |
Mississippi |
California |
Missouri |
Kansas |
Montana |
North Caroline |
Nebraska |
South Carolina |
Nevada |
Colorado |
New Hampshire |
Connecticut |
New Jersey |
North Dakota |
New York |
South Dakota |
New Mexico |
Delaware |
oklahoma |
Florida |
Ohio |
Georgia |
Oregon |
Hawaii |
Pennsylvania |
Idaho |
Tennessee |
Rhode Island |
Texas |
Illinois |
Utah |
indian |
Vermont |
Iowa |
Virginia |
kentucky |
West Virginia |
Louisiana |
Washington |
Maine |
Wisconsin |
Maryland |
Wyoming |
United States map
Economy
The United States represents the largest economy in the world like Gross Domestic Product of $19.39 trillion. It is an extremely developed country, whose economy is based on the exploitation of natural resources, by investment in infrastructure, due to its very high productivity, being considered the largest importer among all the countries. The country's GDP per capita is US$59,500.
According to the Economic Complexity Observatory, the country is the third largest exporting economy in the world. In the year 2017, the North American nation exported around US$ 1.25 trillion. The main exports are refined petroleum, planes, cars, helicopters, gas turbines and packaged medicines. The main export destinations are:
Mexico
Canada
China
Japan
Germany
In 2017, the country imported around US$ 2.16 trillion. The main imports are: cars, petroleum crude, transmission equipment, digital disk drives and vehicle parts. The origins of these imports are:
China
Mexico
Canada
Japan
Germany
Lookalso:Difference between export and import
Flag
The bands of the United States flag represent the Thirteen Ancient Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states.
Population
Currently, in the United States, live approximately 328,751,657 inhabitants, being the third most populous country in the world. The population is largely composed of immigrants from different parts of the world, such as Asia and Latin America. There is a great diversity of ethnic groups in the country which gives the nation a great diversitycultural also.
The most populous cities are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas. Most Americans live in urban areas. The official language in the country is English, however, it is worth noting that there is no official language at the federal level. Spanish is also widely spoken in the country, around 12% of the population has it as a second language.
readalso: racial segregation in the United States
Culture
The United States represents a nation of cultural pluralism thanks to the great ethnic variety existing in the US territory. The Western lifestyle means that Americans are seen as one of the most consuming nations in the world. The American population lives the "American dream" which aims at the pursuit of success, prosperity and greater social mobility for families.
The country preaches religious freedom through the Constitution. Most Americans say they are Christians. There are a large number of Evangelicals and Protestants in the country, however, there is also a large group of people who claim to have no religion. Non-Christians are divided between Judaism, Buddhism and Islam, but they are in the minority.
Most Important Cities in the United States
1. New York
New York is one of the main destinations for those who enjoy cultural and fashion programs.
New York, considered the most sustainable city in the world, according to a ranking published by WalletHub, is the most populous in the United States and the third most populous in the American continent. The city has been the scene of several films and is one of the most visited by foreigners.
THE dynamicity delights tourists, who amid lights, shops, signs, pedestrians and cars, find perfect scenarios of urban life. the seat of United Nations is located in New York, considered one of the safest cities in the country.
2. Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the film city of the United States.
After only New York, Los Angeles is the second city with the largest number of inhabitants. The city is located in the state of California, in the western United States. The city is known especially for the training. Los Angeles concentrates a large part of the film industry in the country. Many tourists come to the city to visit Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. The beaches are also a great attraction, with beautiful landscapes.
3. San Francisco
One of San Francisco's top sights is the Golden Gate Brigde.
San Francisco is located in the state of California, on the West Coast of the United States and has approximately one million inhabitants, making it the most densely populated city in the state. The city is considered one of the centersfinancial of the United States and one of the richest cities in the country.
One of your postcards is the famous Golden Gate Brigde, a bridge about 2700 meters long. In the metropolitan area of San Francisco, you can find big companies like Google, Uber and Facebook.
4. Boston
Boston is one of the most important financial centers in the United States.
Boston is located in the state of Massachusetts, considered a Cityglobal, being, therefore, an important economic, financial, commercial and industrial center of the United States. In the city, is located one of the most important and known universities in the world, the Harvard. Boston is also well known for the sport, having strong teams in various sports, such as baseball and football.
5. Miami
Miami is one of the most visited cities in the United States.
Miami is one of the best known cities for Brazilians and a destination for thousands of tourists. The city is known for its beautiful beaches, hype and especially the countless Shops and malls that attract consumers from around the world.
The city is located in the state of Florida, on the East Coast of the United States. The city concentrates a large number of immigrants and the most spoken languages are English and Spanish. Miami is also considered an important financial center in the country.
natural aspects
The United States is bordered by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They are limited to the North with Canada and to the South with Mexico. Due to the large territorial extension of the country, there is great biodiversity, which gives it the title of country "megadiverse” and also a huge variety of climates and landscapes.
We can find in the country areas with tropical climate, humid subtropical, humid continental, arid, semiarid and polar climate regions, such as Alaska. There are several forms of relief in the country, such as plains and mountainous regions.