United States

The United States of America is one of the biggest countries in the world. It is made up of 50 states and stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The United States is home to people from all over the globe. It is often called the USA or America.

Land and People

About 330 million people live in the United States. The capital is Washington, D.C. The country has tall mountains, wide plains, hot deserts, and tropical beaches. The biggest city is New York City.

Culture and Fun Facts

Americans love sports like football, basketball, and baseball. The country is famous for Hollywood movies and rock and roll music. People eat foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, and apple pie. The Fourth of July is a big holiday with fireworks.

Fun Facts

• The United States has the third largest population in the world.
• Alaska is the biggest state, but Rhode Island is so small you could fit about 425 of them inside Alaska.
• The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States.

Did You Know?

The United States flag has 50 stars, one for each state. It also has 13 stripes for the first 13 colonies. The flag is often called the Stars and Stripes.