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United States

Federal republic in North America
The USA is a country located in North America, sharing this continent only with Canada. The country's area is 9,827 km². The population is 328 million people. The capital is Washington. In 1776, the USA declared independence from Great Britain. The main ethnic groups of the population: descendants of white migrants from Europe – 79.9% of the population, Latin Americans – 15%, black people – 12.8%, Asians – 4.4%, indigenous peoples – 0.97%. The USA ranks first in the world in terms of GDP per capita - $81,630. The United States was one of the initiators of the creation of NATO, in which it occupies a leading position. The most famous presidents: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan.
1776
Thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain
1787
A new constitution of the United States of America was drafted
1803
The country doubled in size thanks to the acquisition of territories from France
1865
Slavery was abolished throughout the country
1920
Women gained the right to vote
1945
The country played a key role in the victory over Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan in World War II
1948
A program of assistance to European economies was launched after the war
1964
A law was passed banning discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
1969
The country's astronaut became the first person to set foot on the Moon
1993
The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed
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War in Ukraine • May 28, 06:39 PM • 67211 views
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News of the World • May 28, 06:04 PM • 26587 views
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War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:20 PM • 76276 views
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News of the World • May 28, 04:03 PM • 25651 views
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News of the World • May 28, 03:16 PM • 24883 views
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War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:21 PM • 20343 views
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News of the World • May 28, 01:35 PM • 19899 views
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Politics • May 28, 10:11 AM • 71011 views
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News of the World • May 28, 09:41 AM • 24070 views
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Economy • May 28, 07:58 AM • 20157 views
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Economy • May 28, 05:45 AM • 19046 views
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News of the World • May 28, 05:42 AM • 18263 views
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War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:39 AM • 35109 views
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War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:35 AM • 29379 views
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Society • May 28, 12:59 AM • 29476 views
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War in Ukraine • May 28, 12:41 AM • 107979 views
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War in Ukraine • May 27, 11:26 PM • 27056 views
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News of the World • May 27, 02:45 PM • 21250 views
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News of the World • May 27, 01:46 PM • 17764 views
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War in Ukraine • May 27, 11:42 AM • 26830 views
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War in Ukraine • May 27, 11:30 AM • 108006 views
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War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:48 AM • 43482 views
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Politics • May 27, 10:00 AM • 18677 views
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Economy • May 27, 06:59 AM • 180094 views
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Society • May 27, 03:47 AM • 110943 views
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War in Ukraine • May 26, 07:35 PM • 68259 views