### Question
How does the law define United States?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1932*, **United States** is defined as:

> the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the other territories and possessions of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1932*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-CONSULTATION ON AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-REAL ESTATE LOANS**

