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Quick Facts:
The United States of America
| Capital City: |
Washington, D.C. |
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| National Independence: |
July 4, 1776 |
| Motto: |
In God We Trust |
| Largest Cities: |
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose |
| Border Countries and Oceans: |
Canada, Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean |
| Population: |
298,444,215 (July 2006 est.) |
| 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 |
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