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Are there 52 states in the united states?

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Puerto Rico, located in the northeastern Caribbean, is an unincorporated property of the United States. It was acquired by the U.S. in 1898 through the Treaty of Paris after the Spanish-American War. U.S. citizenship was granted to residents of Puerto Rico beginning in 1917. read more

The United States formed on July 4, 1776, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In this vital document, 13 colonies expressed their desire to gain independence from Great Britain. Many people consider the signing of the Declaration of Independence to be the start of the United States. read more

The United States of America (USA) sometimes shortened as United States (U.S.) or just America is composed of 50 states and a federal district (Washington, D.C). The USA also has a number of unincorporated territories. read more

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