The Largest Countries in the World
United States
If it weren't for the state of Alaska, the U.S wouldn't be nearly as large as it is today. The largest state in the nation is more than 660,000 square miles, bigger than Texas and California put together.
Size: 3,717,727 square miles
Population: 323,995,528
Capital city: Washington, D.C.
Date of independence: July 4, 1776
Primary languages: English, Spanish
Primary religions: Protestant, Roman Catholic
National symbol: Bald eagle
National colors: Red, white and blue
National anthem: "The Star-Spangled Banner"
