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


### Answer
The definition of **United States** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 6002*:

> collectively the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 89-PECAN PROMOTION AND RESEARCH**

