The United States is a developed power that can dictate its own rules in many sectors of the entire world production. In the administrative structure of the country, there are 50 states located compactly on one continent, with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii.
Geographical location of the USA
The United States covers more than one third of the entire continent of North America. The country has direct access to the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Alaska also has a land border with the Russian Federation and a maritime border with the Arctic Ocean. Such volumes of water borders of this country provide it with an advantageous political and geographical position. They facilitate economic ties with countries that also have borders with these bodies of water. Land borders are also very conditional in some places, for example, with Canada and Mexico. It also affects the stability of economic relations.
Geographical location and mineral resources
This advantageous geographical position also affects the fact that this country has a very diverse mineral resources. The states fall into almost all natural zones of the Northern Hemisphere and are the owner of a vast territory. Mineral deposits are evenly distributed throughout the country. The US resource base can meet the needs of the following minerals: tungsten ore, manganese, iron, potassium salt, copper, gas, oil, coal, and many others. Currently, this country is in first place in the world in terms of mining.
Geographical location and agroclimatic resources
The US agroclimatic resources are very favorable. With their help, the successful development of agriculture on the territory of this country is ensured. The USA is an exporter of various types of livestock and crop production. This country is home to all the major agricultural centers that are world famous.
Geographical location and transport
The special geographical position of this country, as well as the relief features and the vastness of the territory, ensure the high development of all land modes of transport. Chicago is one of the largest transport hubs that connects air, sea, rail and road. In terms of length, the oil pipelines in this country are the largest in the world.
There are also 48 national parks on the territory of the United States, where special attention is paid to the conservation of species of animal and plant worlds. For example, Colorado, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. The vast territory of the country influences the diversity of fauna and flora.
