Some cool Independence Day facts! In July 1776, the newly independent nation

Some cool Independence Day facts!

In July 1776, the newly independent nation had an estimated 2.5 million people living in its borders.
Source: Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970.

The estimated number of people living in the U.S. on this Fourth of July is about 311.7 million. Source: Population clock

An estimated $190.7 million worth of fireworks was imported from China in 2010, which represented the majority of all U.S. fireworks. On the other hand, fireworks exports from U.S. came to just $37 million in 2010, with Japan being the largest consumer. Source: Foreign Trade Statistics

The monetary value of U.S. imports of American flags in 2010 was about $3.2 million. About $2.8 million of this amount was for flags made and imported from China. Source: Foreign Trade Statistics.

The monetary value of U.S. flags exported in 2010 was about $486,026 and Mexico was the leading customer, purchasing $256,407 worth. Source: Foreign Trade Statistics.