The land that the U.S. owns but is not part of the United States includes various territories and possessions, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. These territories are under U.S. jurisdiction but do not have the same status as states, meaning their residents may have different rights, particularly regarding voting and representation in Congress. Additionally, the U.S. has control over certain military bases and facilities around the world, which are not part of the U.S. itself.
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