The political map of the USA gives information 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 culturally rich nations in the world.
Spanning an area of around 3.79 million square miles, United States is bordered by Canada in the north and Mexico 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. It received statehood on August 21, 1959.
There are also two major regions in the 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. Of the 50 states, Hawaii and the state of Alaska are not a part of the contiguous United States. Alaska is located in the extreme northwest part of North America. Hawaii is the only state of the country that is situated in Oceania. 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:
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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 |
The physical map of the US provides details of the topographical features of the country by demarcating various geographical regions, their size and the boundaries.
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Total Area
|
3,717,813 sq miles |
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Land area
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3,536,294 sq miles |
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Water area
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181,519 sq miles |
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Coordinates
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38°0' N, 97°0'W |
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Contiguous zone
|
24 nautical miles |
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Economic zone
|
200 nautical miles |
|
Territorial sea
|
12 nautical miles |
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 the USA are:
| US States Important Statistics |
|---|
| State | Area (sq mi) | Capital | Population(as per 2008) |
|---|
| Alaska | 6,63,267 | Juneau | 6,86,293 |
| Texas | 2,68,580 | Austin | 2,43,26,974 |
| California | 1,63,695 | Sacramento | 3,67,56,666 |
| Montana | 1,47,042 | Helena | 9,67,440 |
| NewMexico | 1,21,589 | Santa Fe | 19,84,356 |
| Arizona | 1,13,998 | Phoenix | 65,00,180 |
| Nevada | 1,10,560 | CarsonCity | 26,00,167 |
| Colorado | 1,04,093 | Denver | 49,39,456 |
| Oregon | 98,380 | Salem | 37,90,060 |
| Michigan | 97,813 | Lansing | 1,00,03,422 |
| Wyoming | 96,716 | Cheyenne | 5,32,668 |
| Minnesota | 86,938 | SaintPaul | 52,20,393 |
| Utah | 84,898 | Salt LakeCity | 27,36,424 |
| Idaho | 83,570 | Boise | 15,23,816 |
| Kansas | 82,276 | Topeka | 28,02,134 |
| Nebraska | 77,358 | Lincoln | 17,83,432 |
| SouthDakota | 77,121 | Pierre | 8,04,194 |
| Washington | 71,300 | Olympia | 65,49,224 |
| NorthDakota | 70,700 | Bismarck | 6,41,481 |
| Oklahoma | 69,899 | OklahomaCity | 36,42,361 |
| Missouri | 69,704 | JeffersonCity | 59,11,605 |
| Florida | 65,755 | Tallahassee | 1,83,28,340 |
| Wisconsin | 65,498 | Madison | 56,27,967 |
| Georgia | 59,425 | Atlanta | 96,85,744 |
| Iowa | 57,914 | DesMoines | 30,02,555 |
| New York | 56,271 | Albany | 1,94,90,297 |
| Illinois | 54,556 | Springfield | 1,29,01,563 |
| NorthCarolina | 53,818 | Raleigh | 92,22,414 |
| Arkansas | 53,179 | LittleRock | 28,55,390 |
| Alabama | 52,419 | Montgomery | 46,61,900 |
| Louisiana | 51,840 | BatonRouge | 44,10,796 |
| Mississippi | 48,431 | Jackson | 29,38,618 |
| Pennsylvania | 46,056 | Harrisburg | 1,24,48,279 |
| Ohio | 44,825 | Columbus | 1,14,85,910 |
| Virginia | 42,774 | Richmond | 77,69,089 |
| Tennessee | 42,144 | Nashville | 62,14,888 |
| Kentucky | 40,410 | Frankfort | 42,69,245 |
| Indiana | 36,418 | Indianapolis | 63,76,792 |
| Maine | 35,385 | Augusta | 13,16,456 |
| SouthCarolina | 32,020 | Columbia | 44,79,800 |
| WestVirginia | 24,230 | Charleston | 18,14,468 |
| Maryland | 12,407 | Annapolis | 56,33,597 |
| Hawaii | 10,931 | Honolulu | 12,88,198 |
| Massachusetts | 10,555 | Boston | 64,97,967 |
| Vermont | 9,615 | Montpelier | 6,21,270 |
| NewHampshire | 9,350 | Concord | 13,15,809 |
| NewJersey | 8,722 | Trenton | 86,82,661 |
| Connecticut | 5,544 | Hartford | 35,01,252 |
| Delaware | 2,489 | Dover | 8,73,092 |
| RhodeIsland | 1,545 | Providence | 10,50,788 |
Cities in United States
Cities in the 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 the US is Washington D.C while the largest 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 marked in bold. You will also come to know about the popular roads, streets and the localities. Some of the basic statistics about the major US cities are:
| US Major Cities Important Statistics |
|---|
| City | Area (sq mi) | Population (2008) | Important Landmark |
|---|
| Washington D.C | 68.34 | 5,91,833 | White House |
| New York City | 302.6 | 83,63,710 | Statue of Liberty |
| Los Angeles | 468.7 | 38,33,995 | Hollywood Sign |
| Chicago | 227.6 | 28,53,114 | Sears Tower |
| Houston | 599.6 | 22,42,193 | Houston City Hall |
| Philadelphia | 134.1 | 14,47,395 | Independence Hall |
| Phoenix | 516.7 | 15,67,924 | University of Phoenix Stadium |
| San Antonio | 460.9 | 13,51,305 | Tower of the Americas |
| San Diego | 325.2 | 12,79,329 | PETCO Park |
| Dallas | 340.5 | 12,79,910 | Reunion Tower |
| San Jose | 176.5 | 10,06,892 | Lick Observatory |
| Las Vegas | 135.8 | 5,58,383 | Las Vegas City Hall |
Ecological and weather patterns
The varied geographical features have led to the diverse topography of the 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 the US, you can also get an idea about 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 experiences 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.
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 the 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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Last Updated on: June 22, 2017
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