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The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, 326 Indian reservations, and some minor possessions. At 3.8 million square miles (9.8 million square kilometers), it is the world's third- or fourth-largest country by geographic area. The United States shares significant land borders with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south as well as limited maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, and Russia. With a population of more than 331 million people, it is the third most populous country in the world. The national capital is Washington, D.C., and the most populous city is New York City.
Paleo-Indians migrated from Siberia to the North American mainland at least 12,000 years ago, and European colonization began in the 16th century. The United States emerged from the thirteen British colonies established along the East Coast. Disputes with Great Britain over taxation and political representation led to the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), which established the nation's independence. In the late 18th century, the U.S. began expanding across North America, gradually obtaining new territories, sometimes through war, frequently displacing Native Americans, and admitting new states; by 1848, the United States spanned the continent. Slavery was legal in the southern United States until the second half of the 19th century, when the American Civil War led to its abolition. The Spanish–American War and World War I established the U.S. as a world power, a status confirmed by the outcome of World War II. During the Cold War, the United States fought the Korean War and the Vietnam War but avoided direct military conflict with the Soviet Union. The two superpowers competed in the Space Race, culminating in the 1969 spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon. The Soviet Union's dissolution in 1991 ended the Cold War, leaving the United States as the world's sole superpower.
The United States is a federal presidential-constitutional republic with three separate branches of government, including a bicameral legislature. It is a founding member of the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Organization of American States, NATO, and other international organizations. It is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Considered a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities, its population has been profoundly shaped by centuries of immigration. The United States ranks high in international measures of economic freedom, quality of life, education, and human rights; it has low levels of perceived corruption. However, it has been criticized for inequality related to race, wealth, and income; use of capital punishment; high incarceration rates; and lack of universal health care.
The United States is a highly developed country, accounts for approximately a quarter of global GDP, and is the world's largest economy by GDP at market exchange rates. By value, the United States is the world's largest importer and second-largest exporter of goods. Although its population is only 4.2% of the world's total, it holds 30% of the total wealth in the world, the largest share held by any country. Making up more than a third of global military spending, it is the foremost military power in the world and internationally a leading political, cultural, and scientific force.
SILENCER SATURDAY #44: Suppressors That Are NOT ALLOWED In The US -
Why?
Because.
"Section 8.3 Importation of NFA firearms.
With certain exceptions, NFA firearms may only be imported for the use of the United States or any State or possession or political subdivision thereof such as a law...
Connor leads US Team to dominate the women's Skeet event: four medals, a new record
First USA podium sweep since 50 meter rifle in 1974! The ladies can shoot! This is international skeet, against the best in the world.
USA Sweeps Women’s Skeet Podium Plus Two Junior Silver Medals Today at the...
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This is a very high quality USA made adventurer jacket. Or Indy Jacket. No issues. I have two of these. One is my well worn daily wear jacket. This one is new. These jackets get nicer and nicer every time you wear them. Save big over new. This was...
Hi all,
Selling my gen 4 Glock 19. Original owner, purchased new. Comes with 3x 15 round glock mags. Trijicon HD (orange front, green tritium) night sights. USA made. Priced for quick sale, $420 firm. Transaction to occur at my preferred FFL in accordance with all transfer laws in Vancouver...
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This is new. Size 44. Currently selling for $650 at Cockpit USA. It's been in my safe for a couple of years, and in that time, I'm grown a bit around the middle, and it's fitting tighter than I like. So my gain can...
Somebody needs this leather jacket.
For sale is my Cockpit USA Naval Short Leather Peacoat. I have worn it only a couple of times. I have too many leather jackets, and this one is fitting me a bit snug as I seem to have put on a few pounds since I got it last year. My gain is your gain.
The...
First I am very sorry for anyone that has had to go thru this, it must be painful. Our own Oregon Senator Prozanski apparently even lost his sister to a similar crime. It's a sad thing to go thru, something we hope our families and and children never have to go thru.
I live in a town that in...
Outdoor sports usa "horus" build kit plus anderson manufacturing lower receiver, includes bcg and charging handle. Really only selling it to fund more firearms. The castle nut on the stock appears to have been gnawed on by a beaver, due to an attempt to use a lower quality AR wrench in the build...
Like new USA made Para Elite Pro .45. it's a beautiful pistol and was told by the gun shop to ask $650 but I'm listing it at $600. Would consider trading for a 243 with bull barrel and thumbhole stock. Background check would happen at Tick Licker in Salem. They said it's $35. Thanks Jason call...
Like new USA made Para Elite Pro .45 single stack 8+1. Shot 3 times. Cleaned and oiled regularly whether shot or not. Just bought a Kimber so no need for this one. We'll meet at Tick Licker firearms in Salem to transfer and do background check. They said they would list for$650. I'm listing for...
1 for every 2 people?
1 for every 2 citizens?
300 million?
2 for every 1 citizen?
Time, 14 Jun 2016: “270 to 310 million.” (What, Time still publishes? Who reads it?)
NPR, 5 Jan 16: “more than 300 million guns.”
Violence Policy Center (gun-ban group), Jun 15: “310 million.”
The Grauniad, 27...