North America

United States

United States is a country in North America. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Quick Facts

Capital: Washington, D.C.
Continent: North America
Region: North America
Population: 340.1 million
Area: 9,525,067 km²
Currency: United States dollar (USD)
Official language: English
Calling code: +1201
Internet TLD: .us
Time zone: UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+12:00

United States map preview: 38.00, -97.00

Geography

United States is in North America, North America. Its listed coordinates are 38, -97; it has Canada, Mexico.

Neighboring countries: Canada, Mexico

People and Culture

United States uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in United States varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

United States is recorded with the official name United States of America. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

Famous places

Washington, D.C.
North America cultural and historic sites
North America map and regional landmarks

Travel facts

Capital or main administrative city: Washington, D.C.
Time zone data: UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+12:00
Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.

Fun facts

United States is grouped under North America.
United States has a listed area of 9,525,067 km².
United States is listed as a UN member.

FAQs about United States

What is the capital of United States?

The capital of United States is Washington, D.C..

What continent is United States in?

United States is in North America.

What currency does United States use?

United States uses the United States dollar.

What language is spoken in United States?

English is listed for United States in this database.