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    United States of America

    United States of America at a glance

    Capital city

    Washington D.C.

    Population

    341.8 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $3,800/month (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Status: Free, score 83/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.62/5 — rank 132/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    English

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    People & culture

    A newcomer quickly notices that public interactions are often marked by an easy, casual friendliness; it is common for strangers to offer a quick smile or a brief wave while passing on the sidewalk. To begin connecting with locals before arriving, practicing a simple, upbeat hello serves as a versatile and polite way to open any conversation.