The United States Of America: An Overview
The United States of America consists of 50 states and one federal district. All of these, bar Alaska and Hawaii, are situated in North America between Canada and Mexico. The state of Alaska lies north-west of Canada and east of Russia (across the Bering Strait), while Hawaii is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. At a size of almost 10 million km2, and with a population of approximately 315 million people, the USA is the world's fourth largest and third most populous country.
Financial Considerations In The United States Of America
» Money Transfers
» Foreign Exchange
» Banking
» Pensions
» Investment
» Wealth Management
» Property Investment
» Insurance
Taxation In The United States Of America
» Overview of Tax Issues
» Employment Taxation
» Business Taxation
» Investment Taxation
» Tax Treaty Considerations
Healthcare In The United States Of America
» National Health Services
» Doctors and Hospitals
» Health Insurance
» Health Emergencies
Education In The United States Of America
» State School Systems
» Private Schools
» International Schools
» Universities
» Language Schools
Immigration In The United States Of America
» Visas and Passports
» Settlement, Residence and Citizenship
» Family Members and Marriage
» Working
Employment And Business In The United States Of America
» Finding a Job, CVs, Interviews and Etiquette
» Work Culture and Labour Market
» Owning and Operating a Business
» Business Groups, Associations and Networking
» Business Taxation
Relocation In The United States Of America
» International Relocation
» Repatriation
» Expats Relocating with Families and Pets
Living In The United States Of America
» Safety and Emergencies
» Retirement
» Family Life and Childcare
» Solo Living and Dating
» Shopping
» Entertainment, Media and Television
» Arts and Culture
» Fitness and Sport
» Communications
» Driving and Public Transport
» Government, Politics and Legal Systems
» Regions and Cities
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