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Living in the United States But Not in the 50 States: A Comprehensive Guide to US Territories and DC

"The phrase "I live in the United States but not in the states" is a common refrain for millions of people residing in jurisdictions that fall under the sovereignty of the U.S. federal government but lack the formal status of statehood. This unique legal and geographic positioning applies to residents of the District of Columbia (D.C.) and the five permanently inhabited U.S. territories: Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. While these residents are part of the American fabric, their daily lives, legal rights, and financial obligations differ significantly from those..."

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