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🇺🇸 United States Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

United States is a country in North America, North America. It covers a total area of 9,833,517 km² and has a coastline of 19,924 km. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
North America
geographical region
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Region
North America
sub-region
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Total Area
9,833,517 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
34/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
19,924 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC−5 to −10
UTC offset
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Independence
1776
established
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Climate
Highly varied — tropical, desert, temperate, arctic
general type

Location and Position

United States is situated in North America, within the broader continent of North America. The country has a coastline of 19,924 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

United States covers a total area of 9,833,517 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 335M across this area, the population density is 34/km². The capital city is Washington D.C..

Climate

The climate of United States is highly varied — tropical, desert, temperate, arctic. The best time to visit is generally Varies by region — spring and fall generally best, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering United States

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Canada
Ottawa
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Mexico
Mexico City

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is United States located?

United States is located in North America, North America. The capital city is Washington D.C..

How large is United States?

United States has a total area of 9,833,517 km² with a population density of 34/km².

What countries border United States?

United States shares land borders with: Canada, Mexico.

What is the climate of United States?

The climate of United States is Highly varied — tropical, desert, temperate, arctic. The best time to visit is Varies by region — spring and fall generally best.

What timezone is United States in?

United States observes UTC−5 to −10 timezone.

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