8 fascinating things most Americans don’t even know about the USA

The United States has the longest coastline of any country in the world, including Alaska's extensive and intricate coastline, which alone accounts for over half of the total.

The USA is home to nearly every type of climate and ecosystem found on Earth, from arctic tundras in Alaska to tropical rainforests in Hawaii and everything in between.

The bald eagle, America's national bird, was once critically endangered but has made a remarkable recovery thanks to conservation efforts, now thriving across the country.

Lake Superior, located on the border between the USA and Canada, is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world, covering over 31,000 square miles (82,000 square kilometers).

Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, is not only the oldest national park in the USA but also the first national park in the world, setting a precedent for conservation.

While English is the primary language, the USA is incredibly linguistically diverse, with over 350 languages spoken across the country, including Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Navajo.

The groundwork for the modern internet was laid by the United States Department of Defense with the creation of ARPANET in the late 1960s, which evolved into the global network we use today.

The geographic center of the contiguous United States is in Lebanon, Kansas. However, when including Alaska and Hawaii, the geographic center shifts to Belle Fourche, South Dakota.