National Symbols of United States of America

Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

By | Updated on March 22, 2023

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The United States of America is a country in North America. It has state borders with three countries: in the north with Canada, in the northwest with Russia (by sea), and in the south with Mexico. It is one of the largest states in the world in terms of territory size, length of borders, population, and economic, political, and cultural influence. The capital of the U.S.A. is Washington.

The United States is a very multinational country with a large number of nationalities, many of which have preserved their language and traditions. If we divide the population into groups by racial characteristics, whites make up 83.4% (among them, we can distinguish diasporas of Irish, Italians, Jews, Russians, Poles, Ukrainians), Africans – 12.4%, Asians and Pacific Islanders – 3.3%, American Indians – less than 1%.

The official language is English. About 32 million people use a second language, the most popular of which are Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Polish, and Korean.
Religion: Protestants (56%), Catholics (26%), Jews (2%), Buddhists, Hindus, etc.

The United States dollar is the currency of the United States, one of the main reserve currencies of the world (1 dollar = 100 cents). Designation: $ or USD.
The country code is +1 and the domain is .us.

Every country in the world has such national symbols as a flag, anthem, and seal. And the United States is no exception. National symbols of the U.S.A. are the Flag, National Anthem, Great Seal of the United States, Bald Eagle, Uncle Sam, The Statue of Liberty, and the White House.

The phrase “In God We Trust” is the official motto of the United States (national motto). It is printed on all paper banknotes of the country. This motto is one of the national symbols of the U.S.A.

Joe Biden is the current President of the United States of America.

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As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Former name(s)	United Colonies
Official name(s)	United States of America
Alternative name(s)	N/A
Regional location	North America, bordering both the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean, between Canada and Mexico
Country name etymology	Self-descriptive; short-form name of "United States of America"
Climate	Mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest; low winter temperatures in the northwest are ameliorated occasionally in January and February by warm chinook winds from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains
Terrain	Vast central plain, mountains in west, hills and low mountains in east; rugged mountains and broad river valleys in Alaska; rugged, volcanic topography in Hawaii
Population	331,002,651
National Day	4 Jul 1776
Language(s)	English
Religion	Christianity, Islam, and Traditional faiths
Country code	+1
Literacy rate	99%
Currency	US Dollar
Capital city	Washington, D.C.
ISO	USA
Domain(TLD)	.us
Ethnicity	Native American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino
Head of government	President
Nationality	American
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	9,833,520 km² (3,796,742 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC−4 to −12, +10, +11
Average elevation	760 m (2,493 ft)
Coastline	19,924 km
Mains electricity	120 V, 240 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of United States of America

Motto of United States of America

"In God We Trust"

National animal of United States of America

The National animal of United States of America is American bison

National flower of United States of America

The National flower of United States of America is Rose. Botanical name is Rosa.

National bird of United States of America

The National bird of United States of America is Bald eagle

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State symbols of United States of America

Neighbouring countries of United States of America

American Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Don’t put robbers to work in a bank.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

A man chases a woman until she catches him.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.

Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today.

When in charge, ponder. When in trouble, delegate. When in doubt, mumble.

Don’t expect. Inspect.

Two’s company, but three’s a crowd.

Old habits die hard.

The first hundred years are the hardest.

It takes two to make a bargain.

Nothing hurts like the truth.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Make hay while the sun shines.

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