United States of America (USA)
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Capital
Washington
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Local time
14:55
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Population
327.23 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+1
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Currency
$ USD (dollar)
United States of America (USA)
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Capital
Washington
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Local time
14:55
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Population
327.23 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+1
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Currency
$ USD (dollar)
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Average Salary
$ 4 600
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Petrol price
€ 0.76 pl
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Precipitation
715mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
9 629 091 km2
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Protected Area
14%
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Forest Area
34%
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Agricultural area
44%
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Railways
228218km
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Annual air passengers
822.95 m
Population
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Ethnicity
white
black
Asian
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Religion
Protestant - 52 %
Roman Catholic - 24 %
Mormon - 2 %
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Languages
English
Spanish
other Indo-European
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Armed Forces
1 347 300
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Murders
5 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
9 l/person
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Smoking
19.5%
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Diabetes
10.8%
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Tuberculosis
3 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
highly diversified, world leading, high-technology innovator, industrial export, petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications
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Agriculture
wheat, corn, other grains, fruits, vegetables, cotton, beef, pork, poultry
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Natural Resources
coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, rare earth elements, uranium, bauxite, gold
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Energy Import
9%
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Natural Resources
coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, rare earth elements, uranium, bauxite, gold
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Renewable Energy
8%
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CO2 Emissions
5 254 279kt
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Ease of Business
6 (Best=1, Worst=200)
What not to do when visiting West Virginia
Don't do intensive eye contact and compliments with female business partners. Only small indication can be seen as sexual harassment.
Don't extend the middle finger outwards - it's considered highly offensive.
Don't ask about personal income, assets or other personal questions immediately after meet.
Did you know?
All of the cobblestones used to line the streets in New York were originally stones found in the hulls of Belgian ships ballast.
Don't give white lilies as gift and don't give presents with the company logo, as it's obliged for advertising.
Don't forget to greet children - Americans treat children equal to adults.
Don't forget to take off hat, coat and sunglasses indoors.
Don't forget to make a tight grip when shaking hands with direct eye contact - Americans consider it rude and arrogant when shaking hands without looking at each other's eyes.
Don't get out of your vehicle if you are pulled by the police in America. It can be seen as aggressive and could land you in trouble.
Did you know?
The government owns 32% of all land in the U.S.
Don't talk on a cell phone during the dinner when you are not alone - it's considered as rude and sign of poor manners. It any public setting talking loudly on the phone is seen as particularly rude.
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Don't call black people "Negro" or "Nigga" - they feel contempt for his indemnity as Negro mainly refers to Africa black slaves sold to the United States.
Don't stick out the tongue to others, which is considered as obscene behaviour.
Don't make surprise visits - make an appointment before visiting someone and prepare a small gift when visiting a friend.
Don't make a chewing sound when dining and don't take the food from others, don't smoke at the dining table, don't persuade others to drink. Don't strip at the dinner table.
Did you know?
The most eaten fruit in America is the banana.
Don't start to eat until the hostess starts or ask to start a meal.
Don't drink or visibly transport alcohol in public.
Don't be surprised if some Americans often use baseball expressions in business.
Don't get insulted if someone has never heard of your country, confuses yours for another one, does idiotic stereotypes about it.
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Don’t forget the hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coastal regions lasts from June to November.
Did you know?
Before 1863 the postal service in the US was free.
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