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Hemisphere: Northern
Continent: North America
Location: North America, bordering Canada, the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico, and the Pacific Ocean; the outlying state of Alaska nearly touches eastern Russia and borders the Artic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean; Hawaii is an island group in the Pacific Ocean.
Area: 3,676,486 sq mi, 9522,055 sq km.
Form of Government: Federal Republic, strong democratic tradition
Population: (2007): 302,633,000.
Population Density: (2006): persons per sq mi 85.6, persons per sq km 33.0
Principal Language(s): English, Spanish, Hawaiian
Religions: Protestants 51%, Roman Catholic 24%, Mormon 2%, other Christian 2%, Jewish 2%, none 4%.
Capital: Washington, DC
Capital Population: 4,338,000
Capital Average Temperature: Average Maximum Temperature 19 degrees celsius, 66.2 degrees fahrenheit; Average Minimum Temperature 7.1 degrees celsius, 44.8 degrees fahrenheit
Major Cities: (2006): New York 8,214,426; Los Angeles 3,849,378; Chicago 2,833,321; Houston 2,144,491; San Antonio 1,296,682; San Diego 1,256,951; Dallas 1,232,940
Topography: Vast central plain, mountains in W, hills and low mountains in E.
Economy: (2007) GDP $13,841.3 trillion
G.D.P. per Capita: $48,800
Vital Statistics: Birth Rate per 1,000 population (2006): 14.3
Death Rate per 1,000 population (2006) 8.1
Fertility Rate (avg. births per childbearing woman; 2006): 2.09
Life Expectancy (2004) Male 75.2 years; Female 80.4 years
Government Website: www.usa.gov
Credit cards:
Most major credit cards are accepted throughout the USA, including American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa. Visitors are advised to carry at least one major credit card, as it is common to request prepayment or a credit card imprint for hotel rooms and car hire, even when final payment is not by credit card.
Travellers cheques:
Widely accepted in US Dollar cheques; Pound Sterling traveller's cheques are rarely accepted and few banks will honour them. Change is issued in US Dollars. One or two items of identification (passport, credit card, driving licence) will be required.
Banking hours:
Variable, but generally Mon-Fri 0830-1700.
Currency restriction:
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts in excess of US$10,000 or equivalent should be declared at customs.
Currency exchange:
Hotels do not, as a rule, exchange currency and only a few major banks will exchange foreign currency, so it is advisable to arrive with US Dollars, or exchange foreign currency at the airport upon arrival.
