USA needs no introduction as it is one of the most popular countries both for education and travel. It is known as the land of opportunities, of cutting edge technology and of life as you want it to be. The US is home to around 4 per cent of the world’s population, approximately 273 million people. It is the fourth largest geographic area and covers 4 time zones - 6 including Alaska and Hawaii. It has an integrated and largely self-contained economy and every major industry is represented. You can find people from across the globe, different cultures, religions, lifestyles, careers, cities, landscapes, sports, technologies, and entertainment choosing America as their destination for dream fulfilment. America welcomes students from across the globe to be a part of its diverse population.
The United States of America is located on the continent of North America. There are 50 states in the U.S. Forty-eight of the states form the contiguous United States. The U.S. borders on Canada to the north, and Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. On the east coast, the U.S. is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west coast it is bordered by the Pacific Ocean.