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


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 3955*, **continental United States** is defined as:

> the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3955*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF > SUBCHAPTER III-RENT, INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS, MORTGAGES, LIENS, ASSIGNMENT, LEASES, COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE CONTRACTS**

