United States
The United States of America (USA) is a federation of 50 states primarily located in North America, between Canada and Mexico. The capital is Washington, D.C., and the most populous city is New York. American culture is extremely diverse, reflecting its multiethnic origins and extensive immigration, evident in music, art, film, and cuisine. The United States' economy is the largest in the world, characterized by high productivity, advanced technology, and abundant natural resources. The country is a global leader in various fields, including technological innovation, cinema (Hollywood), and scientific research. The United States has a history of European colonization, independence from Britain in 1776, and rapid expansion across the North American continent. It is known for its democratic government system, the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence, foundational documents that have shaped the nation and influenced the entire world.
Population of the United States from 2018 to 2020:
2018: Approximately 327 million inhabitants.
2019: Approximately 328 million inhabitants.
2020: Approximately 331 million inhabitants.
Capital (Washington D.C.): Population in 2020: About 692,000 inhabitants.
Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate)
New York City: ~8.3 million
Los Angeles: ~3.9 million
Chicago: ~2.7 million
Houston: ~2.3 million
Phoenix: ~1.7 million
Philadelphia: ~1.6 million
San Antonio: ~1.5 million
San Diego: ~1.4 million
Dallas: ~1.3 million
San Jose: ~1 million
The United States is divided into 50 states and one federal district:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Federal District: Washington D.C.
GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About $20,580,223 million.
2019: About $21,433,226 million.
2020: About $21,170,000 million (estimate).
Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About $779,000 million.
2019: About $984,000 million.
2020: About $3,132,000 million (due to fiscal stimuli related to the COVID-19 pandemic).
% GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 104%.
2019: About 107%.
2020: About 129% (estimate).
Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 3.9%.
2019: About 3.7%.
2020: About 8.1% (due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic).
Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 2.4%.
2019: About 1.8%.
2020: About 1.2%.
