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


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 2241*, **United States** is defined as:

> all areas included within the territorial boundaries of the United States, including the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession over which the United States exercises jurisdiction

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2241*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER II-HARBOR DEVELOPMENT**

