United States
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: United States. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- North and Central America · Northern America
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Coordinates of the capital
- 38.91° N, 77.04° W
- Area
- 9,372,610 km²
- Official languages
- English
- Currency
- US Dollar
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- US
On the map
This country is located in North and Central America, in the region "Northern America". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Canada, Mexico.
Its capital is Washington D.C.. Its area is about 9,372,610 km². By area, this country ranks 4 out of 193 in the world and 2 out of 23 in North and Central America. Official language: English. Currency: US Dollar.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Ottawa (Canada), Mexico City (Mexico).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- United States: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Washington D.C..
- United States: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Canada, Mexico.
- United States: what are the official languages?
- Official language: English.
- United States: what is the currency?
- Currency: US Dollar.
- United States: what is the area?
- Its area is about 9,372,610 km². By area, this country ranks 4 out of 193 in the world and 2 out of 23 in North and Central America.
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