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 …

2 days ago · America was the first of the European colonies to separate successfully from its motherland, and it was the first nation to be established on the premise that sovereignty rests …

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3 days ago · The United States is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and …

5 days ago · America250 Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence As America approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the …

"America" derives from Americus, the Latin version of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci 's first name. The feminine form America was originally used to refer to the newly discovered …

Nov 23, 2025 · Besides the 48 conterminous states that occupy the middle latitudes of the continent, the United States includes the state of Alaska, at the northwestern extreme of North …

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5 days ago · 2026 marks the United States' 250th anniversary since adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.