Map of the United States
Map of the United States
The United States of America is a large country located primarily in North America. Viewing the United States on a map helps place the country in geographic context — across continents, hemispheres, and the wider world.
Where the United States Is Located
The United States is located in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in North America, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south.
It spans a vast geographic area from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, with Alaska extending into the far northwest and Hawaii located in the Pacific Ocean.
Where the United States Sits on a World Map
On a world map, the United States occupies a central position in the Northern Hemisphere and plays a major role in global geography, aviation, and trade routes.
Its size and geographic diversity make it one of the most visually prominent countries on world maps.
Interactive Map of the United States
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United States Coordinates
- Latitude: 39.8283° N
- Longitude: 98.5795° W
These coordinates represent the geographic centre of the contiguous United States, commonly used for national mapping and geographic reference.
States of the United States
The United States is made up of 50 states, along with the federal district of Washington, D.C. State boundaries are commonly shown on political maps of the country.
Each state has its own geographic features, ranging from mountains and deserts to coastlines, plains, and forests.
Which Hemisphere Is the United States In?
- Northern Hemisphere
- Western Hemisphere
The United States lies entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and primarily within the Western Hemisphere.
The Antipode of the United States
The antipode of the United States refers to the locations on Earth directly opposite points within the country, passing through the planet’s centre.
Much of the United States’ antipodal region lies in the Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean, with some areas corresponding to parts of the Indian Ocean south of Asia.
United States Map as a Physical Print
The United States can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing state boundaries, coordinates, hemispheres, and antipodal relationships on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
