United States (officially United States of America) is an independent country located in North America, Americas. With a population of 340,110,988 people, it ranks #3 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 9,525,067 km² (#5 globally), with a population density of 36 people per km². The capital city is Washington, D.C.. The official language is English.
Key Facts
Population
340,110,988
#3 world ranking
Area
9,525,067 km²
#5 world ranking
Population Density
36/km²
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
11
UTC-12:00
Continent
North America
Bordering Countries
2
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+1
Languages
- English— see all countries
Currency
- United States dollar ($)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (2)
Countries bordering United States →
Mexico
CanadaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of United States?
The capital of United States is Washington, D.C..
What is the population of United States?
United States has a population of 340,110,988 people, ranking #3 in the world by population.
How big is United States?
United States covers an area of 9,525,067 km², ranking #5 in the world by area. The population density is 36 people per km².
What languages are spoken in United States?
The official languages of United States are: English.
What is the currency of United States?
The currency of United States is United States dollar ($).
What countries border United States?
United States shares borders with 2 countries: Mexico, Canada.