Key facts the United States
POPULATION
349 Million (2026)
LANGUAGE
English
CAPITAL
Washington D.C.
REGION
North America
CURRENCY
United States Dollar USD$
The United States of America is a federation of 50 states. Two of the fifty states, Alaska and Hawaii (an island state in the Pacific Ocean), do not share a land border with the other states. The country also includes various island territories in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. In terms of population, the United States is the third-largest country in the world, after China and India. It is also the third-largest country by area, after Russia and Canada. The currency of the US is the US dollar ($).
Doing business in the United States
- The Americans have a smooth and jovial way of doing business and quickly use each other's first names.
- Americans literally sum up the saying 'time is money'.
- Speak clear language. Indirect or vague answers can be interpreted as a sign of insincerity or mistrust; 'Tell it like it is'.
- Humor is important, but do not make jokes about sensitive topics such as religion, politics and race.
- Americans feel comfortable in conflict situations: 'take it or leave it'.
- American entrepreneurs are often formally dressed. A suit for men and a ladies' suit is recommended
The economy in the United States
- The capital of the United States is Washington D.C.
- With an area of 9,826,675 km², the US is the third largest country
- The form of government is a constitutional republic with a presidential system.
- GDP in 2021 amounted to 23.32 trillion USD
- The largest cities in America are: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia and Phoenix.
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Transit times
Destination
Amsterdam - the United States
The United States - Amsterdam
Document
2 days
2 days
Non Document
2 days
2 days
Commercial events and holidays in the United States
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day – the third Monday in January
- Mother’s Day – May
- Father’s Day – June
- Amazon Prime Day – July
- Halloween – 31 October
- Black Friday – the fourth (sometimes fifth) Friday in November
- Cyber Monday – the Monday after Black Friday
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Christmas – 25 December
Dutch public holiday arrangements: Holiday schedule
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