United States of America Country Profile - Facts

Location: North America

Capital City: Washington D.C

Population: 308 million

Government: Constitution-based federal republic with a strong democratic tradition

Currency: US Dollar ($ USD)

Main Language: English

Main Religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism

Other Facts 

The US is the third largest country in the world after Russia and Canada

32% of all land in the US is owned by the federal government

In Los Angeles there are more automobiles than there are people

Ohio is home to the world’s highest roller coaster

President Barack Obama made history when he became the first black US President in 2009

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