In the United States vs in united states

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In the United States" is the correct form when referring to the country as a whole, while "in United States" is used when referring to a specific location or organization without the article 'the'.

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In the United States

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the country as a whole.

Use 'in the United States' when referring to the country as a whole. The article 'the' is necessary before 'United States'.

Examples:

I live in the United States.
In the United States, people drive on the right side of the road.

Alternatives:

in America
in the USA
within the United States
inside the United States
across the United States

in united states

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific location or organization without the article 'the'.

Use 'in United States' when referring to a specific location or organization without the article 'the'.

Examples:

The company has offices in United States and Canada.
She studied in United States for a year.

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Alternatives:

in the country
in that nation
within the nation
inside that country
across that land

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