US Stars and Stripes (United States of America) Sign

This design features the national flag of the United States of America, which is commonly known as the Stars and Stripes in reference to the thirteen stripes and fifty stars on the flag. The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states of the United States of America, and the 13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, and became the first states in the U.S. The flag is also sometimes known as Old Glory or the Star-Spangled Banner. The USA is a country mostly located in North America, between Canada and Mexico. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories and various possessions. As of 2020, the United States is the world's largest economy and accounts for approximately a quarter of global gross domestic product (GDP). The USA is also the foremost military power in the world, making up more than a third of global military spending, and it is a leading political, cultural and scientific force internationally.