### Question
What is the definition of the continental United States?


### Answer
The definition of **the continental United States** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 221*:

> the States of the United States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 221*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS, ORGANIZATION, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS AFFECTING SYSTEM**

