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Demographics Results: United States
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| Country |
United States |
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| Region |
North America |
| Area (sq km) |
9,629,091 |
| Area (sq mile) |
3,717,792 |
| Border |
Canada, Mexico |
| Population |
307,212,123 |
| Nationality |
American(s) |
| Ethnic |
White 82%, black 13%, Asian 4%, Amerindian and Alaskan native 1%, native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, other |
| Religion |
Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, other, none |
| Language |
English, Spanish, other Indo-European, Asian and Pacific island, other |
| Literacy |
99% |
| Government |
Constitution-based federal republic |
| Capital |
Washington, D.C. |
| Leader |
President Barack Obama (since Jan. 20, 2009) and Vice President Joe Biden (since Jan. 20, 2009) |
| Currency |
US dollar (USD) |
| Independence Day |
July 4, 1776 (from Great Britain) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day (July 4, 1776) |
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