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USAFast Facts

Discover fascinating facts about the United States of America - from geography and culture to economy and achievements that shape this diverse nation.

Geography & Land

From sea to shining sea

9.8 million km²
Total Area
3rd largest country in the world
50 States
States
Plus Washington D.C. and territories
6 Time Zones
Time Zones
From Hawaii to East Coast
Denali
Highest Point
20,310 feet (6,190 m) in Alaska

People & Demographics

A nation of immigrants and diversity

331+ Million
Population
3rd most populous country
350+ Languages
Languages
English is most common
NYC, LA, Chicago
Major Cities
Over 300 cities with 100k+ people
Melting Pot
Diversity
People from all over the world

Economy & Business

Economic powerhouse of the world

$25+ Trillion
GDP
World's largest economy
121 Companies
Fortune 500
Most Fortune 500 companies globally
Top Producer
Agriculture
Corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton
NYSE & NASDAQ
Stock Exchanges
World's largest stock markets

Culture & Achievements

Innovation, entertainment, and education

4,000+ Colleges
Universities
Home to Ivy League schools
Entertainment Hub
Hollywood
Global center for movies & TV
63 Parks
National Parks
From Yellowstone to Grand Canyon
NASA
Space Program
First to land on the moon

Did You Know?

Fascinating facts about America

The USA has no official national language at the federal level

Alaska was purchased from Russia for $7.2 million in 1867

The USA has more tornadoes than any other country

There are more than 400 areas in the National Park System

The Interstate Highway System was inspired by German autobahns

The USA produces about 25% of the world's oil and consumes about 20%

Baseball is considered America's national pastime

The USA has the world's largest economy and military budget

All 50 States

From Alabama to Wyoming

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

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