United States - Quick Facts

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Capital: Washington, D.C.
Largest city: New York City
National language:
English is the de facto language of American government; Spanish is the second most common. English, Spanish, French, Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian and Samoan are officially recognized by various states and territories.
Population
2007 estimate 302,152,000 (3rd)
Currency: United States dollar ($) (USD)
Government: Federal constitutional republic
Motto: In God We Trust
Border Countries and Oceans:
Canada, Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean
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

Public Holidays of the United States

United States of America - links

Official website of the United States for kids - Kids.gov
Quick Facts for Kids - About our Nation
Quick Facts for Kids - About Washington, DC
Quick Facts for Kids - Learn about your State!
White House for Kids
CIA's homepage for kids
FBI's homepage for kids
Federal Reserve's homepage for kids
How Laws Are Made - Ben's Guide for Kids
Presidential Biographies for kids
Eat Smart, Play Hard for Kids
BAM! Body and Mind nutrition - healthy snacks and more
My Pyramid - learn about the food pyramid for kids
Small Step Kids - Cool stuff about food and what it can do for you!
America on the move - explores the role of transportation in American history
Visit Walking on the Moon to experience the incredible Apollo 11 mission!
Historical Documents - information for kids
Learn more about Native American culture - for kids
Local Legacies - local events across the USA
DeploymentKids.com helps kids who have a parent deployed with the military
Smithsonian American Art Museum

Official website of the United States - USA.gov
Official website of the White House - WhiteHouse.gov
CIA Factbook - USA

Wikipedia -general information about the United States