The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, [j] is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal union of 50 states and Washington, D.C. as its federal capital district.

16 hours ago · President Donald Trump holds up a signed proclamation declaring Feb. 9 Gulf of America Day, as Interior Secretary Doug Burgum watches aboard Air Force One as Trump travels from West Palm Beach ...

2 days ago · The United States is a country in North America that is a federal republic of 50 states. Besides the 48 conterminous states that occupy the middle latitudes of the continent, the United States includes the state of Alaska, at the northwestern extreme of North America, and the island state of Hawaii, in the mid-Pacific Ocean.

The Americas, sometimes collectively called America, [3] [4] [5] known initially as India Nova, [6] are a landmass comprising the totality of North America and South America. [6] [7] [8] When viewed as a single continent, the Americas or America is the 2nd largest continent right after Asia, and is the 3rd largest continent by population.

2 days ago · In 1577 Sir Francis Drake made his famous voyage around the world, plundering the western coast of South America en route. A year later Sir Humphrey Gilbert , one of the most dedicated of Elizabethan imperialists, began a series of ventures aimed at establishing permanent colonies in North America.

3 days ago · Today, I am very honored to recognize February 9, 2025, as the first ever Gulf of America Day. On January 20, 2025, I signed Executive Order 14172 (“Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness

Jan 25, 2025 · Americas, the two continents, North and South America, of the Western Hemisphere. The climatic zones of the two continents are quite different. In North America, subarctic climate prevails in the north, gradually warming southward and finally becoming tropical near the southern isthmus.

Jan 22, 2024 · The United States, officially known as the United States of America (USA), shares its borders with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. To the east lies the vast Atlantic Ocean, while the equally expansive Pacific Ocean borders the western coastline.

Nov 5, 2024 · The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic with fifty states, one federal district, and 16 overseas territories (five of which are permanently inhabited). It is almost...

The United States of America is the world's third largest country in size and nearly the third largest in terms of population. Located in North America, the country is bordered on the west by...