The first documented use of the phrase "United States of America" is a letter from January 2, 1776. Stephen Moylan, a Continental Army aide … See more

The United States is the world's third-largest country by total area behind Russia and Canada. The 48 contiguous states and the District of … See more

The United States is a federal republic of 50 states and a federal district, Washington, D.C. It also asserts sovereignty over five unincorporated territories and several uninhabited See more

Population
The U.S. Census Bureau reported 331,449,281 residents as of April 1, 2020, making the United States the third-most-populous country See more

Indigenous peoples
The first inhabitants of North America migrated from Siberia across the Bering land bridge at least 12,000 years ago; the Clovis culture, which appeared around 11,000 BC, is believed to be the first widespread culture … See more

The U.S. has been the world's largest economy nominally since about 1890. The 2023 nominal U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) of more than $27 trillion was the highest in the world, constituting over 25% of the global economy or 15% at purchasing power parity See more

Americans have traditionally been characterized by a unifying political belief in an "American Creed" emphasizing liberty See more