Reference

US Facts at a Glance

Fixed reference facts about the country, paired with the live figures tracked elsewhere on this site.

Capital

Washington, D.C.

States

Founded

July 4, 1776

Government Type

Federal Republic

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Central Bank

Federal Reserve System

Fiscal Year

Oct 1 – Sep 30

Time Zones

6 (AK, HI, PT, MT, CT, ET)

Largest Economy By

Nominal GDP, World's #1

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Population & Debt

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US Population Right Now

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Source: US Census Bureau

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US National Debt

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Source: US Treasury Fiscal Data

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