Learn about the United States
It goes without saying that America is a large country and has a lot to offer. There are a number of important factors to consider when weighing up your choices of moving to the United States. Where, out of the 50 states would you like to live? Is the climate and weather going to be your deciding factor or will you choose where you live based on your business or job? Do you wish to live somewhere similar in nature to your current home town and country or are you looking for a completely different change of pace?
Every state and region of the United States has something magnificent and unique to offer. We have provided a basic breakdown of the U.S. by region in an effort to give you a better sense of the choices the "Land of Opportunity" has to offer.
In total area, the United States is:
- three-tenths the size of Africa
- half the size of South America
- half the size of Russia
- roughly the same size as China
- slightly larger than Brazil
- slightly more than 1 1/4 times the size of Australia
- 2 1/2 times the size of Western Europe
- roughly 14 times the size of France
- roughly 39 times the size of the United Kingdom
Quick Facts about the United States:
- Capital City: Washington, D.C.
- National Independence: July 4, 1776
- Motto: In God We Trust
- Largest Cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose
- Border Countries and Oceans: Canada, Mexico, Atlantic Ocean,
Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean - Population: 302.2 million (2007 est.)
- Land Area: 3,615,123 sq. mi. (9,375,720 sq. km.)
- Highest Point: Mt. McKinley, Alaska, 20,320 ft. (6194 m.) above sea level
- Lowest Point: Death Valley, California, 282 ft (86 m.) below sea level
- Largest State: Alaska
- Smallest State: Rhode Island
- National Bird: Bald Eagle
- National Flower: Rose
- National Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner