Situated in North America, United States 🇺🇸 (officially United States of America) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 340.1 million and a total area of 9,372,610 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered United States through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Washington D.C., population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is United States located?
United States lies in North America, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 9,372,610 square kilometres, it ranks 5th in the world by total area.
United States has a coastline as well as land borders with Canada and Mexico — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Washington D.C. serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else United States has to offer.
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Who lives in United States?
United States is home to approximately 340.1 million residents — the 3rd largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Americans.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, United States rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the United States dollar (USD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for United States is +1. Websites from the country typically use the .us internet domain.
If United States came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Washington D.C.) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
United States shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about United States
- United States's flag emoji is 🇺🇸 — its two-letter country code is US and its three-letter code is USA.
- United States covers 9,372,610 km², ranking 5th in the world by area.
- With about 340.1 million people, United States holds the 3rd spot in the world population ranking.
- United States is a member state of the United Nations.
- United States shares borders with 2 countries.
United States — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of United States?
- The capital of United States is Washington D.C..
- What is the population of United States?
- United States has a population of approximately 340,110,988 people, ranking 3rd in the world.
- Where is United States located?
- United States is located in North America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in United States?
- The main language spoken in United States is English.
- What currency is used in United States?
- United States uses the United States dollar (USD).
