It is a federal republic of 50 states and a federal capital district, washington, d.c. Voting and elections find out how to register to vote, where your voting location is, how presidential elections work, and more about voting in the united states. Facts and figures learn about the united states, including american history, the president, holidays, the american flag, census data, and more.
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The united states is the fourth largest country in the world in area (after russia, canada, and china)
The national capital is washington, which is coextensive with the district of columbia, the federal capital region created in 1790.
Explore all countries united states north america page last updated 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 326 native american reservations.