The United States is filled with fascinating and sometimes surprising facts that reflect its size, diversity, and unique place in the world.
From quirky laws to record-breaking landmarks, here are some fun facts about America:
Did You Know?
- The U.S. has no official national language, though English is the most widely spoken.
- Alaska is the westernmost, easternmost, and northernmost state (due to the Aleutian Islands crossing the 180th meridian).
- Montana has three times more cows than people.
- The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world.
- The American flag has been modified 27 times — the current 50-star version has been in use since 1960.
See also
- [[50 States of America]]
- [[American Culture]]
- [[About the United States]]