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The United States of America, which is known in the United States as the United States, is a federal republic of 50 states, Washington, DC, five autonomous territories, and outer islands. The US 48 states and the Federal District are located in central North America,. The United States also has a number of offshore territories and islands in the Caribbean and the Pacific. In addition, the United States has 374 overseas military bases in more than 140 countries and regions around the world. The United States has a land area of ​​9.82 million square kilometers, ranking third in the world (defined as the fourth largest country by land area). At the same time, it has nearly 300 million people and is the third most populous country in the world. Because of the large number of immigrants from all over the world, it is One of the countries with the most ethnic and cultural values ​​in the world. The terrain and climate of the United States are complex and diverse, and are home to a variety of wildlife. In 1781, the "Confederations Ordinance" was passed in 13 constituent states of the Confederacy and formed the Confederation Parliament. The 1787 "Constitution of the United States of America" ​​was finalized, and the "United States of America" ​​was reorganized into a federal system, and the federal government was established. As a highly developed country, the United States is the world's largest importer and the second largest commodity exporter. The United States is a world-famous and far-reaching force in politics and culture, and it also holds world leadership in scientific research and technological innovation. USA_Flag_Map.jpg
Hawaii

Hawaii

Hawaii is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southeastern end of the archipelago, the eight main islands are—in order from northwest to southeast: Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui, and the Island of Hawaiʻi. The last is the largest island in the group; it is often called the "Big Island" or "Hawaiʻi Island" to avoid confusion with the state or archipelago. Hawaii's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists. Hawaii is the 8th-smallest and the 11th-least populous, but the 13th-most densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. It is the only state with an Asian plurality.
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Alaska

Alaska

Alaska is the United States' most federal state in North America. The state is bordered by British Columbia and Yukon in Canada, with the westernmost point on the island of Atu and Russia with a maritime boundary west of the Bering Strait. To the north is the Chukchi Sea and the Beaufort Sea, the southernmost part of the Arctic Ocean. The Pacific Ocean is located on the south and southwest sides. The state is also the largest state in the United States and the third and least sparsely populated state.
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Seattle, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Seattle, a port city in Washington State, is located between Golden County, Washington, between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, about 174 kilometers from the US-Canada border. It is the largest city in the state and the Pacific Northwest. As early as the Europeans established settlements here at least 4,000 years ago, there were Native Americans living here in Seattle. On November 13, 1851, Arthur A. Denny and his expedition arrived at the current Alki Point in Seattle and established the first settlement, which was settled in 1853. Year was moved to its current location and named "Seattle" (named after the Seattle Chief). The logging industry was the first major industry in Seattle. By the 1980s, Seattle had developed into a technology center. The development of software, biotechnology and Internet companies has revived the city's economy, and the population has increased by more than 50,000 in 10 years. Seattle has recently become the center of a green industry and sustainable development model, and in July 2013 it was considered to be the fastest growing major city in the United States. The official name for Seattle is “the Emerald City”, and other aliases are “the Rainy City”, “Evergreen City”, and “The Gateway to Alaska”. , "Queen City" and "Jet City".
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