The United States, a North American federal republic, is made up of 50 states. Washington, D.C. is the capital. It’s the fourth largest country in the world in area, with only Russia, Canada, and China bigger.
Home to under 5% of the global population, the US nevertheless produces around 1/5th of the world’s economic output. This makes it the world’s strongest economy. No other country can match its GDP.
The US is an immigration success story with millions moving to its shores to experience the American Dream. The Land of Opportunity has largely rewarded its citizens with levels of wealth unparallelled in other countries. In terms of the world’s most powerful passports, the US passport affords visa-free access to 176 destinations.