Directory of churches, ministries and missionary organizations in United States

13 colonies under British rule made the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and became the United States after the War of American Independence. The northern states defeated the South in the Civil War (1861-65). It is the world's most productive industrial nation and also exports agricultural products.It participated in World Wars I and II but since the establishment of the United Nations in 1945 has played a major role in international affairs.

It consists generally of the Rocky Mountains in the west, the Great Plains in the centre, the Appalachians in the east, deserts in the southwest, and coastal lowlands and swamps in the southeast. Language: predominantly English; Spanish is also widely spoken. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: dollar. Capital: Washington, D.C. Pop.: 297 043 000 (2004 est.). Area: 9 518 323 sq. km (3 675 031 sq. miles) Often shortened to: United States Abbreviations: US, USA.