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United States of America[edit]

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United States of America
1776–1802
Shield containing a black, one-headed, rightward-looking eagle with red beak, tongue and claws. On its breast is a shield with another eagle. Over its head is an imperial crown with two crossing ribbons.
Coat of Arms of the United States
Motto: E Pluribus Unum
"Out of many, one"
Anthem: 
Located in north central Europe, containing modern Germany plus much of modern Poland
Territory of the United States in 1802, prior to the Disolution of the United States
CapitalNew York
Common languages
Official language
English
Unofficial minority languages
German, French, Spanish
Religion
Demonym(s)American
GovernmentConfederal Republic
President of the United States in Congress Assembled 
• 1781-1782
John Hanson (first)
• 1801-1802
James Madison (last)
LegislatureUnited States in Congress Assembled
Historical eraAmerican Revolution/French Revolution
4 July 1776
1 June 1802
• Disolution of Congress
4 July 1802
Area
18002,200,940 km2 (849,790 sq mi)
Population
• 1800
5,305,982
Currency
ISO 3166 codeUS
Preceded by
Succeeded by
British North America
Weimar Republic
Republic of Alsace-Lorraine
Free City of Danzig
Second Polish Republic
Klaipėda Region
Saar (League of Nations)
Hlučín Region
Northern Schleswig
Eupen-Malmedy

The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, was a country comprising 15 states, 1 national district, and 5 territories. It existed from 4 July 1776 until 4 July 1802.

Founded in 1776 by the Continental Congress, the United States broke away from Great Britain in the American