The United stated of America is a constitutional federal republic. composed of fifty states and one federal district.
With 9.83 million km ² and more than 310 million inhabitants, is the third or fourth largest country in the world and it was founded by thirteen British colonies located along the Atlantic coast. On July 4, 1776, issued the Declaration of Independence was issned.
The country accounts for two fifths of global military spending and economic strength,it is the political and cultural leader in the world.
Government and politics
America is the oldest federation in the world.Es a constitutional republic
America is a federal union of fifty states.
America is the oldest federation in the world.Es a constitutional republic
America is a federal union of fifty states.
The U.S. economy is a capitalist mixed economy,
The country has some general rules to follow, but each state can set them differently: for example the death penalty or the use of weapons
The country has some general rules to follow, but each state can set them differently: for example the death penalty or the use of weapons
Education
It is compulsory that children attend school from six or seven until the age of eighteen, some states allow students to leave school at sixteen or seventeen
Religion
The United States is officially a secular state.
Food
Typical dishes like apple pie, fried chicken, pizza, hamburger and hot dog recipes come from immigrants. French fries, Mexican dishes like burritos and tacos and pasta dishes with Italian recipes are also widely eaten, Americans prefer coffee instead of tea. The U.S. advertising industry has made orange juice and milk drinks are typical for breakfast Frequent consumption of fast food is associated with what doctors call "obesity epidemic." Soft drinks are widely popular, the
sugar in them contributing 9% of the average caloric intake.
Themost important cities for us
NY is the largest city in New York State
The city has many neighbourhoods and buildings known around the world called skyscrapers. The city also has concentrated many of the world's tallest buildings, among which are the Empire State Building and the twin towers which were destroyed in the attacks of September 11, 2001.
Tourism is one of the main economic activities in the city, with 40 million foreign tourists every year
A study by Forbes magazine in 2007 located in New York as one of the safest cities in the United States with a rate of 7.3 murders per 100,000 inhabitants
Baseball is the most popular sport among the inhabitants.
The two teams currently in the Major Baseball League are the New York Yankees and New York Mets
The NBA team in town is New York Knicks, while the WNBA's New York Liberty.
Central Park, 3.41 km ² (in a rectangle about 4 km x 800 m) is situated in Manhattan. It is the most visited park in the United States, with about 25 million tourists a year, It has been filmed many times for films and TV programmes.
San Francisco
San Francisco is distinguished by the fact that some of its parks and beaches virtually all within the city limits are part of the National Recreation Area Golden Gate
The beaches and parks that make up this area include Ocean Beach, which is situated along the Pacific coast and is frequented by surfers.
San Francisco is characterized by a high level of life.The great wealth and opportunities created by the Internet revolution continues to attract residents and educated workers.
The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Centre hosts some of the oldest performing arts companies in the country.
The Golden Gate is the most famous bridge in San Francisco though not the largest in this city, as the Bay Bridge is the main road.
Las vegas
Las Vegas is the largest city in Nevada and has become one of the major tourist destinations thanks to its shopping and leisure travelers, but especially thanks to its casinos.
Las Vegas is sometimes known as Sin City.
Curiosities
The Official Store Coca-Cola Company with a giant glass bottle of Coca-Cola.
The Official Store M & M's is also found in Las Vegas
