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The United States spans a continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific, encompassing coastal cities, mountain ranges, and open plains in striking geographic diversity. Centuries of immigration, Indigenous heritage, and distinct regional traditions have shaped its culture.

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Capital: Washington, D.C.

Population: ~335 million

Government Type: Federal presidential constitutional republic

GDP: ~$27 trillion

Currency: United States Dollar (USD)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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