The United States of America (USA), also referred to as the United States (U.S or US), is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district (District of Columbia), five major territories, and various minor islands.

The United States of America (USA), also referred to as the United States (U.S or US), is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district (District of Columbia), five major territories, and various minor islands.