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	~~The U~~.S. is a country of 50 states ~~covering~~ a vast ~~swath of North America~~, ~~with~~ Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii ~~extending~~ the ~~nation’s presence into~~ the ~~Pacific Ocean~~. ~~Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York~~, a ~~global~~ finance and ~~culture center~~, and ~~capital Washington, DC~~. ~~Midwestern metropolis Chicago~~ is known for ~~influential architecture~~ and on the ~~west coast~~, ~~Los Angeles' Hollywood~~ is ~~famed for filmmaking~~.		{{Infobox country\|name=United States of America\|native_name={{native name\|en\|United States of America}}\|image_flag=Flag of the United States.svg\|image_coat=Great Seal of the United States (obverse).svg\|symbol_type=Great Seal\|image_map=USA orthographic.svg\|map_caption=Location of the United States\|capital=[[Washington, D.C.]]\|largest_city=[[New York City]]\|official_languages=None at the federal level (English is de facto)\|national_languages=[[English language\|English]] (de facto)\|government_type=Federal presidential constitutional republic\|leader_title1=President\|leader_name1=[[Joe Biden]]\|leader_title2=Vice President\|leader_name2=[[Kamala Harris]]\|legislature=[[United States Congress]]\|independence_date=[[July 4]], [[1776]]\|area_km2=9833517\|area_rank=3rd/4th\|population_estimate=331,900,000\|population_estimate_year=2024\|population_rank=3rd\|currency=[[United States dollar\|Dollar]] (USD)\|time_zone=Various (UTC−5 to UTC−10; summer: UTC−4 to UTC−10)\|drives_on=Right\|calling_code=+1\|cctld=[[.us]]}}The '''United States of America''' (USA), commonly referred to as the '''United States''' or '''America''', is a country primarily located in [[North America]]. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, and various possessions. With a population of over 331 million people, it is the third most populous country in the world.<ref name="census">{{Cite web\|title=US Census Bureau\|url=https://www.census.gov/\|publisher=United States Census Bureau\|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref>

			== Geography ==
			The United States spans a vast geographic area, covering 9.8 million square kilometers. It is bordered by [[Canada]] to the north, [[Mexico]] to the south, the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the east, and the [[Pacific Ocean]] to the west. [[Alaska]] is in the far northwest, and [[Hawaii]] is an archipelago in the central Pacific.<ref name="britannica_geo">{{Cite web\|title=Geography of the United States\|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/United-States\|publisher=Encyclopaedia Britannica\|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref>

			== History ==
			The history of the United States dates back to the indigenous peoples who inhabited the land for thousands of years before European colonization. In 1776, the [[Declaration of Independence]] was adopted, marking the formation of a new nation. After the [[American Revolutionary War]] (1775–1783), the United States gained its independence from [[Great Britain]].<ref name="britannica_history">{{Cite web\|title=History of the United States\|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/United-States/History\|publisher=Encyclopaedia Britannica\|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref>

			== Government and Politics ==
			The United States is a federal republic with a strong democratic tradition. The federal government consists of three branches:

			* ''Executive'': Headed by the [[President of the United States\|President]].
			* ''Legislative'': Consists of the [[United States Congress]], which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives.
			* ''Judicial'': Includes the [[Supreme Court of the United States\|Supreme Court]] and lower courts.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=US Government Structure\|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/our-government/\|publisher=The White House\|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref>

			The political system is dominated by two major parties: the [[Democratic Party]] and the [[Republican Party]].

			== Economy ==
			The United States has the largest economy in the world, driven by a diverse range of industries including technology, finance, manufacturing, and agriculture. It is a global leader in innovation, science, and cultural influence.<ref name="worldbank">{{Cite web\|title=Economy of the United States\|url=https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/unitedstates/overview\|publisher=World Bank\|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref>

			== Culture ==
			The United States is known for its cultural diversity, with influences from across the world. The country has made significant contributions to music, film, literature, and art. Major cultural exports include [[Hollywood]] films, [[jazz]], [[rock and roll]], and [[hip-hop]] music.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Cultural Contributions of the United States\|url=https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-culture-of-the-united-states/vQISZ9qGslUXIw\|publisher=Google Arts & Culture\|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref>

			== Education ==
			The United States is home to some of the world's most prestigious universities, including [[Harvard University]], [[Stanford University]], and the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] (MIT). The education system is a mix of public and private institutions.<ref name="higher_education">{{Cite web\|title=Education in the United States\|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/education/Education-in-the-United-States\|publisher=Encyclopaedia Britannica\|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref>

			== Military ==
			The United States has the largest and most technologically advanced military in the world. It plays a prominent role in global security and international relations through organizations such as [[NATO]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Military of the United States\|url=https://www.defense.gov/\|publisher=US Department of Defense\|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref>

			== References ==
			{{Reflist}}

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