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Flag of United States
US · North America

United States

The United States spans North America between Canada and Mexico, with Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, and Gulf coastlines. It is a federal republic of 50 states and one federal district, known for innovation, higher education, culture, finance, and global influence.

Capital
Washington D.C.
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Languages
English
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Flag of China
CN · Asia

China

China covers a vast part of East Asia, from the Pacific coast to high plateaus, deserts, and major river basins. Beijing is the capital, while Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and other cities anchor one of the world’s largest economies.

Capital
Beijing
Currency
Chinese yuan (CNY)
Languages
Chinese
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Flag of India
IN · Asia

India

India covers much of South Asia, with the Himalayas to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south. New Delhi is the capital, and the country is known for democratic institutions, many languages, technology services, agriculture, film, and textiles.

Capital
New Delhi
Currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
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Population

United States349M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
China1.4B
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
India1.5B
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

United States$30.8T
2025 · current USD
China$19.5T
2025 · current USD
India$4T
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

United States$90K
2025 · current USD
China$13.9K
2025 · current USD
India$2.7K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

United States2.2%
2025 annual growth
China5.0%
2025 annual growth
India7.6%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

United States79.8 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
China79.0 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
India72.7 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

United States9,372,610 km²
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China9,706,961 km²
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India3,287,590 km²
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Median age

United States38.7 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
China40.6 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
India29.2 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

United States80.2%
World Bank · 2025
China66.3%
World Bank · 2025
India35.7%
World Bank · 2025

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Which has more people?

United States
China
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India leads this comparison with 1.5B people.

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United States essentials

Subregion
North America
Time zones
UTC-10 to UTC-5; many territories use additional zones
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Type A / B
Emergency
911
  • Washington D.C. is the capital city.
  • United States covers 9,372,610 km².
  • United States has coastal access.
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China essentials

Subregion
Eastern Asia
Time zones
China Standard Time (UTC+8)
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Type A / C / I
Emergency
Police 110; ambulance 120; fire 119
  • Beijing is the capital city.
  • China covers 9,706,961 km².
  • China has coastal access.
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India essentials

Subregion
Southern Asia
Time zones
India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
Driving side
Left
Plug types
Type C / D / M
Emergency
112 national emergency; ambulance 108 in many states
  • New Delhi is the capital city.
  • India covers 3,287,590 km².
  • India has coastal access.