Motto In God We Trust (official) E Pluribus Unum (traditional)
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Anthem
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"The Star-Spangled Banner"
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Capital
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Washington, D.C.
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Largest city
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New York City
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Language
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English, Spanish
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Religion
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Protestant
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Ethnic Group
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White, Black, Asian, Indian
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Demonym
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American
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Government
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Federal presidential; constitutional republic
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President
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Barack Obama
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Area
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9,629,091 + ~356,311 km²
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Population
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approx. 308,777,538
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Independence
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from Kingdom of Great Britain
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declared
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July 4, 1776
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Currency
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United States dollar ($)
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Calling Code
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+1
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Internet TLD
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.us
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