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USA Country Guide

Success in international business is not just about you and your customers in the USA. Get to know the business facts of the country you are dealing with and familiarize yourself with the different business practices, cultures, customs regulations and the economy.

 

 

 

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Country facts USA

KEY FACTS USA

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POPULATION

323,1 Million (2017)

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. The United States is the third largest country in the world in population, after China and India. The US is also the third largest country in area, after Russia and Canada.

The US currency is the US Dollar ($). The United States is rich in minerals. The United States has about 20% of coal, 13% of petroleum, and 24% of natural gas reserves in the world. The oil is mainly extracted from the Gulf of Mexico, and in the states of Alaska and Texas. The main export products of the US are motor vehicles, aircraft, food, iron and steel products, electronic equipment, industrial and energy generating machines, chemical products and consumer goods. Major import products include ores and scrap metal, petroleum and petroleum products, machinery, transport equipment (especially cars) and office products.

Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn, (DHL) three ambitious entrepreneurs from San Francisco, founded DHL in 1969 and began transporting customs documents by plane. With our experience since 1969, DHL Express is your ideal partner to support your business. Easily send your important documents and packages via DHL Express to, for example, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia or Phoenix.

Doing business in the USA

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  • 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

              Bron: Rijkdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (rvo.nl)

Trade indicators USA

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  • 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 2016 amounted to 18.57 trillion USD
  • The largest cities in America are: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia and Phoenix.

USA and DHL Express

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....since 1969... DHL Koerier in Brazilië   ...6000 employees...   DHL Medewerkers in Brazilië  ... 100 Service Centers  DHL Service Center in Brazilie

 

...over 4100 vehicles...  DHL Bus Brazilië   ... 4 hubs and gateways   DHL Vliegtuig Brazilië

USA/ Netherlands transit times

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 Transit times 
      Document       

 Transit times
   Non Document  
 

 
  Import


2
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3
days

 

 
  Export    


2
days


3
days

DHL Express strives to provide accurate and reliable information. Published transit times are indicative. At www.dhl.nl you can view the current transit times. Published transit times are based on the most common transit time between two countries to direct delivery areas in the destination country. The transit time for non-direct delivery areas is available through our customer service. Published transit times may vary, among other things, due to local customs procedures in the destination country or a non-average value, size or a non-average weight of a shipment.

 

National bank holidays USA

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Vlag Amerika

DateHoliday
01 janNew Year's day
17 janMartin Luther Kingdag Jr. Day
15 febrPresident’s Day
31 mayMemorial Day
04 julyIndependence Day
06 sepLabor Day
11 oktColumbus Day
11 novVeterans Day
25 novThanksgiving Day
26 novBlack Friday
25 decChristmas day
26 decBoxing day

 

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