The United States of America, also known as the US or America, is a North American country that shares land borders with Canada and Mexico, as well as sea borders with other countries. America dubbed the "land of opportunity," is one of the world's largest countries in terms of geographic area, with a stunning population of over 331 million people.

Here are 11 fascinating facts about the United States.

1. In terms of land area, the United States is the world's third-largest country, trailing only Russia and Canada. It has a land area of 3,119,885 square miles (8,080,470 km2).

2. The United States has the world's highest incarceration rate as well as the highest rate of documented prison sentences! The majority of federal detainees in federal prisons are convicted of drug offences, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

3. The Bald Eagle is America's national bird, and it appears on all federal US government seals, posts, coinage, and other items. The Bald Eagle has a deep cultural significance in North American cultures, and they are frequently regarded as spiritual messengers between gods and humans.

4. Americans adore automobiles! With 816.4 vehicles per 1,000 Americans, the United States boasts the world's highest vehicle ownership per capita and the world's second-largest automobile market. Impressive!

5. The Statue of Liberty, one of the most visited UNESCO heritage sites in the US, was a GIFT from the people of France to the people of the US. The copper statue was sculpted by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and dedicated on October 28, 1886.

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