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United States
United States of America
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- Official name
- United States of America
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Region
- North America
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 327 million
- Area
- 9,372,610 km²
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Neighbours
- Canada, Mexico
- Internet / phone
- .us · +1201
Where it is
Notable facts
- The United States has the largest economy in the world and the third-largest population.
- It has 63 national parks; Yellowstone, established in 1872, was the world’s first.
- Death Valley recorded 56.7 °C in 1913, the highest reliably measured air temperature on Earth.
- More tornadoes occur in the US than anywhere else, over 1,000 a year on average.
World Heritage 27 sites
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Yellowstone National Park In danger
- Everglades National Park In danger
National dish
Hamburger A ground beef patty in a soft bun, with whatever is put on it.
Nothing is designated. Apple pie is the older symbol, and the phrase "as American as apple pie" is the reason it is named at all.