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
Languages
- English— see all countries
Currency
- United States dollar ($)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (2)
Mexico
CanadaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of United States?
The capital of United States is Washington, D.C..
What is the population of United States?
United States has a population of 340,110,988 people, ranking #3 in the world by population.
How big is United States?
United States covers an area of 9,525,067 km², ranking #5 in the world by area. The population density is 36 people per km².
What languages are spoken in United States?
The official languages of United States are: English.
What is the currency of United States?
The currency of United States is United States dollar ($).
What countries border United States?
United States shares borders with 2 countries: Mexico, Canada.