United States of America

Area: 9 826 630 km²

Population: 281 421 906 (2000)

Population density: 28.6 pers./km²

Capital: Washington

Government type: Federal Presidential republic

Official language: English

Ethnic groups: White 81.7%, Africans 12.9%, Asians 4.2%, native Americans 1%

Religion: Protestant 52%, Roman Catholic 24%, Mormon 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 1%, other 10%

Currency: U.S. dollar (USD)

Time zone: UCT -5 to -10, summer UTC -4 to -10

Administrative divisions: United States of America consist of 50 states and 1 district

Highest point: Mount McKinley 6 194 m

Longest river: Missouri River 4 090 km

Largest lake: Lake Superior 84 131 km²

Largest cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Chichago, Houston, Phoenix

Calling code: + 1

Internet TLD: .us