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The United States of America, often referred to as the United States or America, is a country located primarily in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions. The United States is the world's third-largest country by total area and by population. It is the fourth-largest country by land area. The U.S. shares land borders with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south and has maritime borders with Cuba and the Bahamas.

The territory of the United States was inhabited for millennia by various indigenous peoples. European colonization began in the 16th century. In the late 18th century, the thirteen British colonies, with the help of France, fought the American Revolutionary War to gain independence. They then formed the United States of America. The country expanded westward through colonization, the Louisiana Purchase, and war, displacing Native American populations.

The United States is a federal republic and a presidential democracy. It is a global superpower, with significant influence in economics, politics, culture, and technology. Its economy is the largest in the world by nominal GDP and the second-largest by purchasing power parity. The U.S. is a founding member of the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization of American States, NATO, and other international organizations.