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The USA Map is a great source of information for travelers, researchers, cartographers, defense professionals and experts of relevant fields. You can get an idea of the political sub divisions of USA by getting useful details on the map. A big advantage of political maps is that it graphically shows the location of the political sub divisions in a country.

Geographical features

The vast landscape of USA is a combination of geographical features. Spread over an area of around 9,826,675 square kilometers, the country is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean in the west while the Atlantic Ocean lies in the eastern side. The archipelago of Hawaii is located in the mid pacific region. The US is situated in the Western Hemisphere at 38 degree north and 97 degree west and is the world third largest nation by size. The share of land is around 3,536,294 square miles while the water bodies occupy around 181,519 square miles of the total landscape.

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The physical map of US provides you the details of the topographical features of the country by demarcating various geographical regions, their size and the boundaries.

Total Area	3,717,813 sq miles
Land area	3,536,294 sq miles
Water area	181,519 sq miles
Coordinates	38°0' N, 97°0'W
Contiguous zone	24 nautical miles
Economic zone	200 nautical miles
Territorial sea	12 nautical miles

Ecological and weather patterns

The varied geographical features have led to the diverse topography of US. The Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains act as the dividing line which separates the eastern seaboard from the Mississippi Basin and the Great Lakes. The lakes are located in the northern central part of the country. The major physiographic divisions in the country are:

Laurentian Upland Atlantic Plain Appalachian Highlands Interior Plains Interior Highlands Rocky Mountains Intermontane Plateaus Pacific Mountain System

By referring to the topographical map of US, you can also get an idea of the vegetation of the country. Deciduous vegetation and grasslands are mostly seen in the east while the west consists of prairies and boreal vegetation. Desert and dry vegetation prevails in the southwestern part.

Weather in US

From the USA weather map, one can understand the different weather systems in the country. Being a vast nation, USA experiences diverse weather patterns. Most of the northern region experience temperate and continental climate while towards the east, it changes to humid continental. Towards the south, the weather changes to humid subtropical. Florida and Hawaii experience maritime tropical climate while it is arid in the Great Basin region. The climate is very dry in the south western region while some parts of the country like Oregon experience oceanic climate. The states which are located by the Gulf of Mexico are prone to tornadoes and hurricanes.

Political subdivisions

By looking at the political map of USA, you can get to know about the area and the size of the different states of the country and their subdivisions and boundaries. United States is a federal constitutional republic and is one of the most ethnically diverse and cultural nations in the world.

Spanning an area of around 3.79 million square miles, United States is bordered by Canada in the north while Mexico lies to its south. It is made up of 50 states of which 13 were originally framed out from the colonies which fought for freedom from the British dominion. Apart from these, most of the other states were either purchased by the government or annexed through war. The most recent territory to get statehood was Hawaii back in August 21, 1959.

There are also two more major regions in USA. One is the District of Columbia, which is the federal district. Washington, the capital city is a part of this region. The other is Palmyra Atoll, which is an uninhabited territory in the midst of the Pacific Ocean. The state of Alaska is not a part of United States. It is located in the extreme northwest part of North America. The US political map clearly marks the boundary of Alaska so that readers can easily understand it.

There are 5 major overseas territories which also fall under the statehood of the US. They are:

Territory	Area	Capital
United States Virgin Islands	346.36 square kilometers	Charlotte Amalie
Puerto Rico	9,104 square kilometers	San Juan
Guam	541.3 square kilometers	Hagatna
American Samoa	199 square kilometers	Pago Pago
Northern Mariana Islands	477 square kilometers	Saipan

State divisions in USA

The state and county maps of USA provide you with factual information about the locations of the states and the divisions of the country. The state map clearly demarcates the boundaries of the states by different shades and outlines. Through the different colors, readers can easily understand the borders of the states and the area. The state capitals are also distinctly marked by points. Some of the useful details that you can get from the political map of USA are:

State	Area	Capital	Population(as per 2008)
Alaska	1,717,854sq kms	Juneau	686,293
Alabama	135,765sq kms	Montgomery	4,661,900
Arkansas	137,002sq kms	LittleRock	2,855,390
Arizona	295,254sq kms	Phoenix	6,500,180
Colorado	269,837sq kms	Denver	4,939,456
California	423,970sq kms	Sacramento	36,756,666
Connecticut	14,356 sqkms	Hartford	3,501,252
Delaware	6,452 sqkms	Dover	873,092
Florida	170,304sq kms	Tallahassee	18,328,340
Georgia	153,909sq kms	Atlanta	9,685,744
Hawaii	28,311 sqkms	Honolulu	1,288,198
Illinois	140,998sq kms	Springfield	12,901,563
Idaho	216,632sq kms	Boise	1,523,816
Indiana	94,321 sqkms	Indianapolis	6,376,792
Iowa	145,743sq kms	DesMoines	3,002,555
Kansas	213,096sq kms	Topeka	2,802,134
Kentucky	104,659 sq kms	Frankfort	4,269,245
Louisiana	135,382sq kms	BatonRouge	4,410,796
Maine	91,646 sqkms	Augusta	1,316,456
Massachusetts	27,336 sqkms	Boston	6,497,967
Maryland	32,133 sqkms	Annapolis	5,633,597
Minnesota	225,181sq kms	SaintPaul	5,220,393
Michigan	253,793sq kms	Lansing	10,003,422
Mississippi	125,443sq kms	Jackson	2,938,618
Missouri	180,533sq kms	JeffersonCity	5,911,605
Montana	381,156sq kms	Helena	967,440
Nebraska	200,520sq kms	Lincoln	1,783,432
NewHampshire	24,217 sqkms	Concord	1,315,809
Nevada	286,367sq kms	CarsonCity	2,600,167
NewJersey	22,608 sqkms	Trenton	8,682,661
New York	141,299sq kms	Albany	19,490,297
NewMexico	315,194sq kms	Santa Fe	1,984,356
NorthDakota	183,272sq kms	Bismarck	641,481
NorthCarolina	139,509sq kms	Raleigh	9,222,414
Ohio	116,096sq kms	Columbus	11,485,910
Oregon	255,026sq kms	Salem	3,790,060
Oklahoma	181,195 sq kms	OklahomaCity	3,642,361
Pennsylvania	119,283sq kms	Harrisburg	12,448,279
RhodeIsland	4,002 sqkms	Providence	1,050,788
SouthDakota	199,905sq kms	Pierre	804,194
SouthCarolina	82931.8 sq kms	Columbia	4,479,800
Texas	696,241sq kms	Austin	24,326,974
Tennessee	109,247sq kms	Nashville	6,214,888
Utah	219,887sq kms	Salt LakeCity	2,736,424
Vermont	24,923 sqkms	Montpelier	621,270
Virginia	110,785.67sq kms	Richmond	7,769,089
WestVirginia	62,755 sq kms	Charleston	1,814,468
Washington	184,827sq kms	Olympia	6,549,224
Wisconsin	169,639sq kms	Madison	5,627,967
Wyoming	253,348sq kms	Cheyenne	532,668

Cities in United States

The cities in United States are popular tourist attractions as well as important trading and commercial centers. The US cities map provides the demarcation and the visual representation of the location and the boundaries of various cities in the country. The capital city of US is Washington D.C while the largest city is New York City. Those who are planning to make a trip to the cities can also get to know about the tourist spots and well known landmarks which are pointed in bold. You also come to know about the popular roads, streets and the localities. Some of the basic statistics about the major US cities are:

City	Area	Population (2008)	Important Landmark
Washington D.C	177.0 sq kms	591,833	White House
New York City	1,214.4 sq kms	8,363,710	Statue of Liberty
Los Angeles	1,290.6 sq kms	3,833,995	Hollywood Sign
Chicago	606.1 sq kms	2,853,114	Sears Tower
Houston	1,558 sq kms	2,242,193	Houston City Hall
Philadelphia	349.6 sq kms	1,447,395	Independence Hall
Phoenix	1,334.1 sq kms	1,567,924	University of Phoenix Stadium
San Antonio	1,067.3 sq kms	1,351,305	Tower of the Americas
San Diego	963.6 sq kms	1,279,329	PETCO Park
Dallas	997.1 sq kms	1,279,910	Reunion Tower
San Jose	461.5 sq kms	1,006,892	Lick Observatory
Las Vegas	340.0 sq kms	558,383	Las Vegas City Hall

Rivers in USA

USA is a land of water bodies. There are plenty of rivers and lakes which flow to and from various parts of the country. The Great Lakes region consists of freshwater lakes like Superior, Huron, Erie, Michigan and Ontario. Some of the renowned rivers which flow through the country are Mississippi, Missouri, Colorado, and Yellowstone, Tennessee and slots more. Readers can easily locate the path of the rivers and their location from the USA river map.

Transportation in USA

Being one of the most advanced countries in the World, the US has a vast and well developed transportation system. Air and road network are very popular. However, rail and ferry services also form a major part of the transport network. The road maps, railway maps and flight maps of USA help you to have a proper understanding of the transport network in the country. This will make your journey easy, quick and hassle free.

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