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United States

United States of America

CapitalWashington D.C.
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
PowerType A / B · 120 V
LanguagesEnglish

Fifty states, six time zones on the mainland alone, and a domestic flight network denser than anywhere else — the United States rewards travellers who plan routes, not just cities. Most visitors need either a visa or an approved ESTA before boarding, and tipping is part of the price almost everywhere you eat.

Region
Americas · North America
Population
340.1M (340,110,988)
Area
9,372,610 km²

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Local time in Washington D.C. — America/New_York

United States spans 29 time zones.

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Upcoming public holidays

National holidays in United States over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.

Practical facts

Languages
English
Calling code
+1
Internet domain
.us
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Time zones
America/Adak, America/Anchorage, America/Boise, America/Chicago +25 more

Power

Plug types: Type A, Type B

Voltage 120 V · Frequency 60 Hz

Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.

Airports in United States

+ 861 more airports — use search to find them.

Bordering countries

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Source: Wikipedia — United States, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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