The United States is located in North America, with its capital in Washington D.C. and consists of 50 states and one federal district spanning over 9.6 million square kilometers and home to over 306 million people. The majority of the population is white, but there are also large populations of African Americans, Asians, Native Americans, and Latinos. English is the most widely spoken language, followed by Spanish, Chinese, and various Native American languages. Christianity is the dominant religion, with Protestantism, Catholicism, and Judaism having significant followings. American culture is diverse and influenced by its ethnic makeup and popular historical events and figures celebrated nationwide.