Geography Editor
Overview
The United States is the world's third-largest country by total area and population. It is a federal republic with a constitutional democracy.
Geography
The US spans six time zones and features diverse geography including:
- Mountain ranges (Rocky Mountains, Appalachians)
- Plains (Great Plains)
- Deserts (Mojave, Sonoran)
- Coastlines on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico
Government
The US government is divided into three branches:
- Executive: President and federal agencies
- Legislative: Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
- Judicial: Supreme Court and federal courts
Economy
The United States has the world's largest economy by nominal GDP, driven by services, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
