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United States — silhouette, capital and facts
The United States is in North America and its capital is Washington, D.C. With about 331 million people and 9,833,520 km², it ranks 3rd in area and 3rd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of the United States, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Continent
- North America
- Population
- about 331 million
- Area
- 9,833,520 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- US dollar
- Flag colors
- red, white, blue
Borders
The United States shares a land border with 2 countries: Canada, Mexico.
Fun facts about the United States
- Alaska was bought from Russia in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars, about two cents per acre.
- Yellowstone, established in 1872, is widely regarded as the world's first national park.
- Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, using peach baskets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the United States?
The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
Which continent is the United States in?
The United States is in North America.
Which countries border the United States?
The United States shares a land border with 2 countries: Canada, Mexico.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of the United States?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. The United States is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about the United States?
Alaska was bought from Russia in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars, about two cents per acre. Yellowstone, established in 1872, is widely regarded as the world's first national park. Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, using peach baskets.
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