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About the United States

Although the United States has the second-largest economy in the world, an unequal distribution of wealth is creating an ever-widening gap between the rich and the poor. Stagnating wages for lower-income families and rising health care costs have challenged many to remain above the poverty line. Home to many cultures, ethnic groups, traditions, and values, the United States enjoys a rich craft culture, both traditional and modern.

Key Stats

Capital: Washington, DC

Population: 339.6 million

Average life expectancy: 80.7 years

Literacy rate: N/A

Population living below poverty line: 15%

Population without electricity: 0

Population without access to safe drinking water: 0.1%

Most widely spoken language: English

Source: The World Factbook