Geography of the United States

Statistics report on the geography of the United States

Geography of the United States

This report presents a range of statistics relating to the geography of the United States. As the third largest country in the world, the United States boasts one of the most diverse topographies in the world. From the polar wilderness of Alaska, to the tropics of Florida or Hawaii, the United States has a variety of landscapes stretching across its territory. This report includes data relating to the geographical features of the United States, such as its rivers, lakes, mountains, forests, and deserts, as well as population distribution and how geography creates recreational opportunities.

Table of contents

Dimensions

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  • Basic Statistic Largest countries in the world by area
  • Basic Statistic United States - total geographical area by state
  • Basic Statistic Global land border length between countries
  • Basic Statistic Length of U.S. border shared with Mexico and Canada

Waters

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  • Premium Statistic United States: water area 2018, by state or territory
  • Basic Statistic The largest rivers in the U.S. as of 2005, by length
  • Premium Statistic World's largest rivers based on drainage area
  • Basic Statistic Discharge of the largest rivers in the U.S. as of 2005
  • Basic Statistic The largest lakes in the U.S. in 2003, by area
  • Premium Statistic Great Lakes' surface area
  • Premium Statistic Great Lakes' water volume
  • Basic Statistic Great Lakes' retention/replacement time
  • Premium Statistic Deepest lakes in the world
  • Premium Statistic World's longest coastlines
  • Basic Statistic Cities with the most beach miles per 100,000 residents in the U.S. 2022
  • Premium Statistic Annual precipitation in the United States 2023, by state

Mountains & elevation

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  • Basic Statistic United States: highest point in each state or territory
  • Basic Statistic United States: lowest point in each state or territory as of 2005
  • Basic Statistic United States: average elevation in each state or territory as of 2005
  • Premium Statistic Cities with the highest altitudes in the world
  • Premium Statistic World's longest mountain ranges

Deserts & Forests

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  • Basic Statistic World's largest deserts
  • Premium Statistic Highest recorded temperatures in Death Valley, United States as of 2020
  • Basic Statistic Ten countries with most forest area 2021
  • Basic Statistic Total U.S. forest land in 2017, by region
  • Premium Statistic U.S. land use share by land type 2017

Population & urbanization

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  • Basic Statistic Population in the states of the U.S. 2023
  • Basic Statistic Population density in the U.S. 2023, by state
  • Basic Statistic Urbanization in the United States 1790 to 2050
  • Basic Statistic U.S. population of metropolitan areas in 2023

Outdoor tourism

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  • Basic Statistic Number of snow sports (skier/snowboard) visits in the United States 2000-2021
  • Basic Statistic United States number of ski areas operating, per state 2022/23
  • Basic Statistic Longest hiking routes in the world 2021
  • Premium Statistic Hiking participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Camping participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Sailing participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the U.S. 2008-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park in the U.S. 2008-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of visitors to Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. 2008-2023

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