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Location of USA in North America
The United States of America exists in the middle section of the North American landmass where it borders Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The nation extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean across its extensive western-to-eastern span which covers much of the continent. The third-largest country worldwide by area spans 3.8 million square miles of land. The United States exists within the Northern and Western Hemispheres between 24° and 49° North latitude and 66° to 125° West longitude. The United States comprises the 48 contiguous states and extends to Alaska which occupies the northwestern corner of North America and borders Canada while reaching the Arctic Ocean and Hawaii which exists as an island chain in the Pacific Ocean. The United States shares its longest unmilitarized border with Canada which extends 5,500 miles and maintains a 2,000-mile border with Mexico. The nation extends across multiple geographical features including mountainous terrain along with plains and desert regions and coastal areas. The central position of the United States within North America has been instrumental for its historical growth and commercial activities and diplomatic relations with surrounding countries.
