Study in USA
By area and population, the United States of America is the world's third biggest country. The country lies in North America, with the Pacific and Atlantic oceans to the west and east, respectively. The northern border is with Canada, while the southern border is with Mexico. There are 50 states in the United States, including the District of Columbia. The US has always had immigrants resulting in a diversity of cultures and lifestyles. Although the United States has no official language, English is the most frequently spoken language and is the official language in a number of states. The president is the chief of state and head of government of a constitution-based federal republic with a strong democratic history. The United States has a modern mixed economy, with a mix of individual freedom and centralized economic planning and government control. The United States has a well-established, high-quality tertiary education system. According to the 2018 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the United States is home to seven of the world's top ten institutions.
