The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 states and a federal …

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The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or colloquially as America, is a country that is mainly in North America. It is made of 50 states, a federal district …

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A map of the United States showing its 50 states, federal district and five inhabited territories. Alaska, Hawaii, and the territories are shown at different scales.

The United States of America is a federal republic of 50 states, a federal district and 14 territories. It is located mostly in central North America.