The geography of the United States (US)
The geography of the United States (US)
US is the third largest country in the world by area after Russia and Canada.
USA is also the third most populous country in the world.
Capital city
Washington, DC
Number of states
50, plus the District of Columbia (DC)
HIGHEST MOUNTAIN PEAK
Denali (Mount Mckinley)
(6,190 m/20,310 ft) located in the Alaska range
US high peaks
LARGEST LAKE
lake Superior
US high peaks
Longest river system
Mississippi-Missouri river system
Largest city by population
New York City (about 9 million)
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Largest state by area
Alaska
Largest state by population
California
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Number of land borders
2 (Canada and Mexico)