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.

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