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United States, Federal republic in North America

Description

The United States is a federal republic in North America spanning fifty states from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, with mountains, plains, deserts and long coastlines. Each state administers its own laws and institutions under a shared constitution that organizes the political framework.

History

On July 4, 1776, thirteen British colonies declared their separation from Great Britain and founded a constitutional democracy built on individual rights. Over the following centuries, the territory expanded through land purchases, treaties and conflicts to its present reach.

Culture

English shapes daily life almost everywhere, while waves of immigration from Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America continue to influence how people live, eat and celebrate. Local festivals, neighborhood kitchens and community gatherings reflect traditions carried across oceans and handed down through generations.

Practical

Each state sets its own traffic rules, opening hours and access regulations, so preparing for regional differences helps plan a visit. National holidays and local festivals influence how easily places can be reached and how daily routines unfold.

Did you know?

Yellowstone, established in 1872, became the first national park anywhere and served as a model for protected areas on every continent. Today the National Park Service oversees more than four hundred sites, including forests, volcanoes, battlefields and historic buildings.

Location
Inception
July 4, 1776
Capital city
Washington, D.C.
Part of
North America
Shares border with
Mexico, Canada, Russia, Cuba, The Bahamas, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Federated States of Micronesia, Japan, Kiribati, Haiti, Samoa, Tonga, Russian Empire
Address
United States
Website
GPS coordinates
39.78373,-100.44588
Latest update
January 25, 2026 03:27

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