Discover United States
Largest economy globally ($25.5T GDP). Tech, finance, healthcare, military, entertainment, agriculture. Cultural superpower.
About United States
Geography
Area: 9,833,517 sq km
- β’ Varies enormously: arctic Alaska to tropical Hawaii
- β’ Continental interior: hot summers, cold winters
- β’ Mediterranean in California
- β’ Subtropical in Southeast
Government
Type: constitutional federal republic
Capital: Washington, D.C.
Economy
Largest economy globally ($25.5T GDP). Tech, finance, healthcare, military, entertainment, agriculture. Cultural superpower.
GDP: $25.46 trillion
Per Capita: $76,300
Demographics
Population: 339,996,563
Languages: English (de facto), Spanish (13% of population)
Religions: Protestant 42%, Catholic 21%, Mormon 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 1%, none 26%
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Travel Essentials
π Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +1
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
universal: 911
β‘ Practical Info
Electricity: 120V / 60Hz / Type A, B
Driving: Right
Water: β Safe
π° Tipping
- β’ 15-20% in restaurants (mandatory culture)
- β’ $1-2 per drink at bars
- β’ 15-20% for taxi/rideshare
- β’ $2-5 per night for hotel housekeeping
- β’ $1-2 per bag for bellhops
When to Visit United States
β Best Months
April, May, September, October
π₯ Peak Season
Jun-Aug (summer vacations), Dec (holidays)
π Off Season
Jan-Mar (except ski resorts), Nov
NFL playoffs, ski season peak
Cherry blossoms in Washington DC
Independence Day (Jul 4)
Fall foliage in New England, Halloween
Thanksgiving
Top Destinations in United States
Cultural Tips
- π‘Tipping is NOT optional β it is how service workers earn their living
- π‘Sales tax is added at checkout (not included in displayed prices)
- π‘Distances are huge β don't try to see NYC and LA in one trip
- π‘Americans are generally friendly and will strike up conversations
- π‘Healthcare is expensive β get travel insurance
- π‘Portions are large β sharing or taking leftovers is normal
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