The United States of America
Despite being a young country, the United States of America is probably the most well-known nation in the world. Since the early 20th century, the US has played an influential role in global politics and events, and by the end of WWII in 1945, the US had emerged, and remains today, the most powerful and influential nation on Earth.
The US flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes.
The US also stands as one of the most unique nations in the world. It was the world's first successful democratic republic. The first country to win independence from a European Empire. It has also been remarkably politically stable in its short history suffering only one crisis that nearly broke it apart. The US is a nation of immigrants as well. It's vast tracts of land, economic opportunity, and free and open society have drawn people from all over the world to its shores since the 18th century.
Today the US is the third largest and third most populous country. It has the world's largest economy and military. Its culture is known and influential around the world. Click the button below to continue to learn more about the United States.
The Statue of Liberty stands as an emblem of freedom in New York City.
The United States of America is found in the Western Hemisphere occupying more than half of North America.
