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USA Fast Facts

Before you travel to the USA, get the facts!

Webjet presents a Fast Fact Travel Guide for Australians travelling to the United States of America - a handy holiday resource at a glance!

Full Name: United States of America

Often referred to as: USA, America

Capital City: Washington D.C.

Languages: English (official), Spanish

Currency: US dollar (USD or $US) (currency converter)

Country Telephone Dialing Code: 1

Electricity: 110-120V 60Hz

Weights & Measures: Imperial

Population: ~ 303,824,646 (July 2008 est.)

Political System: Constitution-based federal republic

National Animal: The Bald Eagle

National Sport: Baseball