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How many countries the size of the United States would fit inside Africa?

About three

Africa is about 30.4 million km2 and the United States about 9.8 million km2. 30.4 / 9.8 is about 3.1. That is why Mercator maps, where they look similar, mislead so badly.

How does the Sahara compare in area to the United States?

They are about the same

The Sahara is about 9.2 million km2 and the United States about 9.8 million km2, close enough that the desert would blanket the entire country.

Which country spans the most time zones?

France, with 12

Counting its overseas territories from French Polynesia to Réunion, France spans 12 time zones, one more than Russia's 11. China spans five geographically but runs the whole country on a single clock.

Which country's borders with its neighbours are still not fully agreed after decades of talks?

India and China

The Line of Actual Control is a de facto boundary rather than a settled border, and stretches of it remain disputed. Skirmishes have occurred as recently as 2020-21.

The United States bought Alaska from Russia in 1867 for roughly how much per acre?

About two cents

7.2 million dollars for about 375 million acres works out near two cents an acre. It was mocked at the time as Seward's Folly, until gold and oil were found.

Which country has the world's largest merchant shipping fleet by registered tonnage?

Panama

Panama operates an open registry, so ships from all over the world fly its flag for regulatory and tax reasons. Liberia and the Marshall Islands run the next largest.

Does the United States have an official language at federal level?

No

The constitution names no official language, and for most of US history none was designated federally, though many states have declared English theirs.

How does the European Union compare in area with the United States?

The EU is under half the size

The EU covers roughly 4.2 million km2 against the United States' 9.8 million (under half) while holding about 450 million people to America's 335 million.