Geography of United States
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
9,833,520
km² (rank #3)
Coastline
19,924
km
Highest Point
Denali (6,190 m)
Lowest Point
Badwater Basin (-86 m)
Area Comparison
United States
9,833,520 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
United States is 100.0% the size of the United States.
Climate
Mostly temperate, tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, arid in the southwest
Terrain
Vast central plain, mountains in west, hills and low mountains in east
Natural Resources
Coal
Copper
Lead
Molybdenum
Phosphates
Gold
Iron
Mercury
Nickel
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Timber
Land Use
16.8%
33.3%
49.9%
Arable: 16.8%
Forest: 33.3%
Other: 49.9%
Bordering Countries
United States on the Map
Region
North America
Northern America
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is United States?
United States covers an area of 9,833,520 km², ranking #3 in the world by size.
What is the climate of United States?
Mostly temperate, tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, arid in the southwest
What is the highest point in United States?
The highest point in United States is Denali (6,190 m).
What natural resources does United States have?
United States's natural resources include Coal, Copper, Lead, Molybdenum, Phosphates, Gold, Iron, Mercury, Nickel, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Timber.
Which countries border United States?
United States shares land borders with Canada, Mexico.