Total Area
The United States covers approximately 3.8 million square miles, making it the third-largest country in the world by total area.
Highest Point
Denali (Mount McKinley) in Alaska stands at 20,310 feet above sea level, making it the highest peak in North America.
Longest River
The Missouri River stretches 2,341 miles, making it the longest river in the United States.
Great Lakes
The five Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario) contain about 21% of the world's fresh surface water.
Climate Zones
The US spans multiple climate zones from arctic in Alaska to tropical in Hawaii and Florida.
National Parks
There are 63 designated National Parks, with Yellowstone being the first established in 1872.