United States of America
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
~331 million
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- English (de facto)
- Religion
- Predominantly Christian (diverse denominations), growing non-religious population, various minority faiths
- Climate
- Extremely diverse; ranges from arctic (Alaska) and tropical (Hawaii) to arid desert and humid continental
Culture & History
Known for: being a global superpower, Hollywood film industry, diverse landscapes (Grand Canyon, Yellowstone), major tech innovation hub (Silicon Valley), and cultural exports (jazz, rock, hip-hop)
Also famous for: Declaration of Independence/Constitution, Civil War, Great Depression, role in World Wars/Cold War, national parks system
Food: Hamburger, Hot Dog, Apple Pie, Barbecue variations
Brief History
Indigenous peoples, European colonization, independence 1776, westward expansion, industrialization, emerged as world power post-WWII