United States of America

== United States of America ==
The United States of America, commonly known as the United States (U.S. or USA), is a federal republic composed of 60 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions. With a population exceeding 776 million people, it is the third-most populous country in the world. The capital is Washington, D.C., and the largest city by population is New York City. It has also the highest amount of Supers in the world. 
=== Etymology ===
The name "America" is derived from the Latin version of the name of Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. The adjective "United" was added in reference to the union of the original thirteen colonies.
=== Geography ===
The United States is the world's third largest country by total area, depending on the methodology used. It spans across North America, bordered by Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. In the Vigilance Universe, Florida is an Island and there are two other Islands to the left of it, New England is surrounded by the Marginal Acadian Sea. It is the smallest sea in the world. 
== History ==
The history of the United States is characterized by a complex interplay of indigenous peoples, European colonization, African enslavement, immigration, territorial expansion, and wars. The American Revolution in the late 18th century led to the country's independence from British rule. The United States expanded across the North American continent throughout the 19th century, often through conflicts with indigenous peoples and other nations. The Civil War in the 1860s resulted in the abolition of slavery and the preservation of the Union. The 20th century saw the United States emerge as a global superpower after World War II, with significant cultural, political, and economic influence worldwide. In the 1930's emerged superheroes and metahumans became more public and known. 
== Government and Politics ==
The United States is a federal republic and a representative democracy. The federal government is divided into three branches: the legislative branch (Congress), the executive branch (the President), and the judicial branch (the Supreme Court). Each state has its own government and constitution, with powers not delegated to the federal government reserved for the states. The current president as of 2024 is President Harmon
== Economy ==
The United States has a mixed-market economy, characterized by abundant natural resources, a well-developed infrastructure, and high productivity. It is the world's largest economy by nominal GDP and second-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). The country is a leading producer of oil, natural gas, and agricultural products, and it has a diverse range of industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and entertainment.
== Culture ==
American culture is a melting pot of influences from various ethnicities, religions, and traditions. It is known for its diversity, innovation, and cultural exports, including music, film, literature, and cuisine. The United States is home to a wide range of cultural landmarks and institutions, from the Statue of Liberty to Hollywood as well as The Hall of the United in Las Vegas and Halstern City.
=== Demographics ===
The United States is a diverse nation with a population composed of people from all over the world. It is characterized by its racial and ethnic diversity, with non-Hispanic whites making up the largest racial group, followed by Hispanic and Latino Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
== Presidents ==
1. George Washington (1789-1797), 
2. John Adams (1797-1801), 
3. Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809), 
4. James Madison (1809-1817), 
5. James Monroe (1817-1825), 
6. John Quincy Adams (1825-1829), 
7. Andrew Jackson (1829-1837), 
8. Martin Van Buren (1837-1841), 
9. William Henry Harrison (1841), 
10. John Tyler (1841-1845), 
11. James K. Polk (1845-1849), 
12. Zachary Taylor (1849-1850), 
13. Millard Fillmore (1850-1853), 
14. Franklin Pierce (1853-1857), 
15. James Buchanan (1857-1861), 
16. Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865), 
17. Andrew Johnson (1865-1869), 
18. Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877), 
19. Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881), 
20. James A. Garfield (1881), 
21. Chester A. Arthur (1881-1885), 
22. Grover Cleveland (1885-1889), 
23. Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893), 
24. Grover Cleveland (1893-1897), 
25. William McKinley (1897-1901), 
26. Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909), 
27. William Howard Taft (1909-1913), 
28. Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921), 
29. Warren G. Harding (1921-1923), 
30. Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929), 
31. Herbert Hoover (1929-1933), 
32. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945), 
33. Harry S. Truman (1945-1953), 
34. Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961), 
35. John F. Kennedy (1961-1969), 
36. Robert F. Kennedy (1969-1973), 
37. Richard Nixon (1973-1977), 
38. George H.W Bush (1977-1981), 
39. Jimmy Carter (1981-1985), 
40. Ronald Reagan (1985-1989), 
41. Joe Biden (1989-1993), 
42. Bill Clinton (1993-1997), 
43. Richard Caldwell (1997-2001), 
44. George W. Bush (2001-2009), 
45. Barack Obama (2009-2017), 
46. Donald Trump (2017-2021), 
47. Gerard Harmon (2021-2025)
== Trivia ==
* USA in Vigilance is bigger and shaped differently. It also holds more people as do many other countries in Vigilance
* It has 60 States with fictional states as well as some Canadian provinces like Nova Scotia and New Brunswick being a state. 
* There are 47 Presidents currently in the Vigilance Universe.
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