About the United States

The mainland of the United States is located in North America between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to the east and west, and bordered by Canada and Mexico to the north and south. With a population of 308 million, the United States is the 3rd largest nation in the world by number of people.

The United States has been inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous people – Native Americans – originating in Asia. Europeans began to infiltrate the continent in the 1400s; gradually, the USA became a land of diversity, with people flocking to it from all over the world in hope of making new, better lives for themselves.

Today, the United States is a thriving and successful nation of friendly people; incredible natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park, and Niagra Falls; and a variety of cultures which have influenced the nation’s unique development. There are thousands of high-quality educational institutions in the USA with programs in every subject.

The United States in short facts and figures

Capital: Washington, DC
Government: Democratic Republic
Declared Independence: from Great Britain on July 2, 1776
Area: 3.79 million square miles/ 9.83 million square kilometers
Population: 308 million
GDP per capita: $47,400
Currency: $US dollar
Calling code: +1

Grade Conversion Guide

An additional resource for students who are interested in studying in the United States is the Grade Conversion Guide. With this guide, students can compare grades in the United States with those of other countries, making it easier to understand entry requirements and determine for which programs they may be eligible.

In this Study in the United States guide

Studying abroad in the United States includes both a broad spectrum of educational options and a great opportunity to experience new things. You get to know a new culture, you become fluent in a new language and best of all – you build memories that last a lifetime and make friends from all over the world. But before you make up your plans to head out for the States, it is important to have all the information you need for an amazing experience in this new and exciting country. Read more about the different types of higher educational institutes available in the US, popular cities where international students can choose, and a few practical details you should consider during your preparations for studying in the United States.

Education in the United States:

USA Education System
USA Education Institutes
USA Course Types

Practicalities when you study in the United States:

USA Study Costs & Accommodation
USA Study & Work Permits

City Guides in the United States:

City Guide: Boston, Massachusetts
City Guide: New York City, New York
City Guide: Los Angeles, California
City Guide: San Francisco, California
City Guide: Chicago, Illinois
City Guide: Austin, Texas
City Guide: Miami, Florida

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Sources:

Education USA’s webpage
ejournal USA Society & Values College & University Education in the United States

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