Land of Opportunity
USA POPULATION
The population of the United States is 330,377,664 - (2020) Traveling Route 66 USA showcases a great segment of this population.
OFFICIAL NAME
United States of America
FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Constitution - based Federal Republic
AREA
9826,630 square kilometers.The horizontal width of the U.S. is 2860 miles and the vertical length of the country is 1582 miles. Driving on Route 66 USA for 2,448 miles will give you an appreciation of the size of the USA.
SIZE
The United States is the world,s third largest country (after Russia and Canada). More than twice the size of the European Union.
Route 66 USA
Travel Route 66
Just Follow the Signs
Just Follow the Signs
There are many ways to travel Route 66. Classic cars are always popular.
Just Follow the Signs
Just Follow the Signs
Just Follow the Signs
Get travel assistance on Route 66 from any local business. Slow down and enjoy the journey.
American Flag Photo
Just Follow the Signs
The People of Route 66
A popular Route 66 photo opportunity is a group photo in front of large American flag on USA 66
The People of Route 66
The People of Route 66
The People of Route 66
The people make Route 66 special. Photo from Historic Seligman Sundries Seligman, Arizona
A Banner Experience
The People of Route 66
Route 66 Entertainment
Bring your banner and show your colors for your Route 66 travel experience
Route 66 Entertainment
The People of Route 66
Route 66 Entertainment
Route 66 tourists like to show off their talents along the road.
USA - History
17th CENTURY
In the early 17th century, settlers moved from Europe to the ‘New World’, established colonies and displaced the native peoples.
INDEPENDENCE
The settlers fought for their independence from Britain in the late 18th century and formed a union of states based on a new constitution. Independence from Great Britain declared on July 4th, 1776.
FLAG
There are 13 stripes on the American flag representing the 13 original colonies. There are 50 stars for 50 states.
TOPOGRAPHY
Major Rivers are the Mississippi, Missouri and Colorado. Mountain Ranges are the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains Main Streets Route 66 USA
Route 66 Map by NPS
National Park Service Map