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== Etymology ==

The name "America" is derived from the Latin version of explorer [[Amerigo Vespucci]]'s name. The country is officially called the "United States of America."

The name "America" is derived from the Latin version of explorer Amerigo Vespucci's name. The country is officially called the "United States of America."

== Historical Overview ==

The U.S. declared independence from Great Britain on [[July 4, 1776]]. Following the [[American Revolutionary War]], it established a constitution in 1789. The 19th century saw territorial expansion, industrial growth, and the [[American Civil War]]. The U.S. emerged as a global power after World War I and became a superpower post-World War II.

The U.S. declared independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Following the American Revolutionary War, it established a constitution in 1789. The 19th century saw territorial expansion, industrial growth, and the [[American Civil War]]. The U.S. emerged as a global power after World War I and became a superpower post-World War II.

== Government and Politics ==

The United States operates as a **federal presidential republic**. The President is both head of state and government. The [[Congress]] consists of the [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]]. The U.S. follows a strict separation of powers among executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

The United States operates as a **federal presidential republic**. The President is both head of state and government. The Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The U.S. follows a strict separation of powers among executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

== Geography ==

The U.S. spans a vast territory, from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] in the east to the [[Pacific Ocean]] in the west. It includes varied landscapes such as the [[Rocky Mountains]], [[Great Plains]], [[Appalachian Mountains]], and [[Mississippi River]] system. It also includes non-contiguous states like [[Alaska]] and [[Hawaii]].

The U.S. spans a vast territory, from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. It includes varied landscapes such as the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, Appalachian Mountains, and Mississippi River system. It also includes non-contiguous states like Alaska and Hawaii.

== Economy ==

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== See Also ==

* [[History of the United States]]

* History of the United States

* [[U.S. Constitution]]

* U.S. Constitution

* [[Presidents of the United States]]

* Presidents of the United States

* [[States of the USA]]

* States of the USA

* [[American Civil War]]

* American Civil War

== External Links ==

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 == Etymology ==
-The name "America" is derived from the Latin version of explorer [[Amerigo Vespucci]]'s name. The country is officially called the "United States of America."
+The name "America" is derived from the Latin version of explorer Amerigo Vespucci's name. The country is officially called the "United States of America."
 == Historical Overview ==
-The U.S. declared independence from Great Britain on [[July 4, 1776]]. Following the [[American Revolutionary War]], it established a constitution in 1789. The 19th century saw territorial expansion, industrial growth, and the [[American Civil War]]. The U.S. emerged as a global power after World War I and became a superpower post-World War II.
+The U.S. declared independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Following the American Revolutionary War, it established a constitution in 1789. The 19th century saw territorial expansion, industrial growth, and the [[American Civil War]]. The U.S. emerged as a global power after World War I and became a superpower post-World War II.
 == Government and Politics ==
-The United States operates as a **federal presidential republic**. The President is both head of state and government. The [[Congress]] consists of the [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]]. The U.S. follows a strict separation of powers among executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
+The United States operates as a **federal presidential republic**. The President is both head of state and government. The Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The U.S. follows a strict separation of powers among executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
 == Geography ==
-The U.S. spans a vast territory, from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] in the east to the [[Pacific Ocean]] in the west. It includes varied landscapes such as the [[Rocky Mountains]], [[Great Plains]], [[Appalachian Mountains]], and [[Mississippi River]] system. It also includes non-contiguous states like [[Alaska]] and [[Hawaii]].
+The U.S. spans a vast territory, from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. It includes varied landscapes such as the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, Appalachian Mountains, and Mississippi River system. It also includes non-contiguous states like Alaska and Hawaii.
 == Economy ==
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 == See Also ==
-* [[History of the United States]]
+* History of the United States
-* [[U.S. Constitution]]
+* U.S. Constitution
-* [[Presidents of the United States]]
+* Presidents of the United States
-* [[States of the USA]]
+* States of the USA
-* [[American Civil War]]
+* American Civil War
 == External Links ==