The Alaska in the north-west and Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean extend the U.S.'s total area. The US is officially called the USA. Washington is the capital. NYC is the country's largest city. New York, a global banking and culture centre, and Washington, DC, are prominent Atlantic Coast towns. Chicago is famed for its architecture, and Los Angeles' Hollywood is famous for filmmaking.

The US has 9.8 million km2 and 324 million inhabitants. Independence Day is July 4, 1776. The U.S. ranks fourth in land area and third in population. US economy is world's largest.

The Mississippi and Missouri rivers constitute the fourth-longest river system in the world. Mt McKinley in Alaska is the tallest mountain in the US at 20,320 feet (6,194 m). New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago are the most populous US cities. Spanish is second to English in the US. American football, baseball, basketball, and ice hockey are prominent team sports.

The United States of America, the country of opportunity, is the most popular education destination for international students worldwide. The United States has the highest international student population in the world, accounting for about 5% of all students in higher education institutions. There are various reasons why the majority of overseas students choose to pursue higher education in the United States. The American university system is one of the finest in the world, with exceptional undergraduate and graduate education programmes. Additionally, the US university system provides students with extensive research opportunities, which is another feature that makes the US education system attractive to overseas students.