United States of America: Most powerful country in the world

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Friends, today we will know about a country in the world whose dominance is all over the world, no matter what field it is in - Technology, Economy, Finenece and Defense.

Let's know some things about America

North America is the third largest of the 7 continents. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west. North America is its three largest countries: Canada, Mexico and United States.

Central America and the Caribbean are generally considered part of North America, but they have their own section here. Although Columbus is heavily credited with the discovery of America, there were already many people living in North America before the arrival of Europeans. In the 1600s Europeans quickly colonized and took over most of North America.

 The land of United States of America consists of 50 states, America is inhabited by over 327 million people, and is the third most populous country in the world. America is also the fourth largest country in the world by total area is a vast country that has a cultural imprint around the world which is technological innovation, popular movies, television And is inspired by music.

 

Introduction 

United States Officially known as United States America, the country of North America, is a federal republic of 50 states. Located in the middle of North America,

United States America is the fourth largest country in the world (after Russia, Canada and China) in area. The national capital is Washington DC.

Many people know Washington DC, as the capital of the United States, but this was not always the case. Washington was not the capital until 1790.

Believe it or not, from 1785 to 1790, New York City took as the country's capital.

The major feature of the United States is probably its great diversity. Its physical environment ranges from the Arctic to subtropical, from moist rain forest to arid desert, from rugged mountain peaks to flat prairie. Although the total population of the United States is larger by world standards, its overall population density is relatively low.

 

 

 The Statue Of Liberty Was A Gift

The Statue of Liberty, formally known as "Liberty Enlightening the World", was a gift from France. The gift was sent to celebrate 100 years of Franco-American friendship. The statue was built by "Frederic Auguste Bartholdi", while it was designed by the French engineer, Gustave Eiffel, who also built the Eiffel Tower.

The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York. The torch symbolizes enlightenment and illuminates the path of liberty, showing us the path to freedom.

 

Overview history of America

The region that is today the United States was inhabited by various tribal people for thousands of years. Christopher Columbus was the first European to arrive in the region and the first landfall builder was Ponce de Leon who landed in Florida. France claimed the interior of the United States, while Spain claimed America's Southwest par.

In 1607 Virginia Colony was the first English settlement in Jamestown. A few years later, in 1620, pilgrims arrived and established Plymouth Colony. England will eventually have 13 colonies in North Eastern America. By the 1700s American colonies were unhappy with what they called "taxation without representation".

for Independence, American followed American Revolutionary War, and with the help of France, the colonies defeated England. In 1776, the United States declared its independence from England.

In 1861, the United States experienced a civil war when the southern states tried to break away from the Union. After a bloody war they were defeated and the country remained together. The country continued to industrialize and became one of the world's industrial leaders in the 1900s.

In both world wars, the United States tried to remain neutral but the war ended on behalf of the United Kingdom and the Allies. In World War II, it was the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor that forced the US to enter the war. The US developed nuclear weapons and used 2 of them to bomb Japan, effectively ending the war and starting a cold war with the communist Soviet Union.

In the late 1900s the United States became one of the world's superpowers. The second superpower was Soviet Union. Both countries had nuclear weapons. Both countries fought the Cold War for many years,

In which most of the arms race, and proxy wars like Korean war, Vietnam War and Soviet-Afghanistan War, were fought by spies.

 

Location and Geography

The name "America" ​​is often used to refer to the United States, but until the political formation of the United States after the Revolutionary War, the designation referred only to South America.

The United States is the fourth largest country in the world, with an area of ​​3,679,192 square miles (9,529,107 square kilometers). It consists of 50 states and a federal district, with the capital Washington, D.C. is. Its 48 contiguous states are located in the middle of North America. The mainland United States borders the Strait of North and Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico, and Florida in the south. The western boundary meets the Pacific Ocean, and to the east lies the Atlantic Ocean.

Alaska and Hawaii are not included in the other 48 states. Alaska is at the peak of North America between the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, and is bounded by Canada to the east. Hawaii's island chain is located in the east-central Pacific Ocean, about two thousand miles southwest of San Francisco.

The physical environment is extremely diverse and luxurious. Arctic summer blooming Alaska's glaciers coexist. The forests of the Pacific Northwest and northern California are known for huge ancient trees such as Sitka spruce and sequoia (redwoods). Niagara Falls, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Canyon are some of the better known landscapes. The Western Cordillera is part of a mountain range that stretches from Chile in South America to Alaska. The highest peak in the country, Mount McKinley (Denali), is in the Western Cordillera in Alaska.

Major inland waterways include the Mississippi River, the Great Lakes in the Upper Midwest, the largest group of freshwater lake in the world; And Saint Lawrence River.

 

America Is Home To Many Natural Wonders

America is home to many natural wonders of the world. In fact, the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized several heritage sites in America. According to UNESCO, a World Heritage Site is a place of special cultural or physical importance.

Some examples of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in America are Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Yellowstone National Park and some others.

 

Demography

The United States has a population of 280 million (2000 census), but a relatively small population. California or Wyoming, the most populous state with 33,871,648 inhabitants, has only 493,782 inhabitants. These population figures reflect the fact that United States is an urban nation. More than 75 percent of residents live in cities, with more than 50 percent estimated to be suburban.

One of the most important facts about the population is that its average age is increasing.

Life expectancy is 73 years for white men and 72 years for white women. African-American men have a life expectancy of 68 years; In inner city areas, the average life expectancy of African-American men is very low. African-Americans have higher infant mortality rates than whites.

 

Official language

The US has no official national language. If English is its informal first language, then Spanish is its unofficial second language. The US ranks fifth in the world in Spanish speakers. Standard English is the language that is spoken by Americans.

Economy

The United States has an advanced industrial economy that is highly mechanized. The gross national product (GDP) is the largest in the world. It is a major force in world finance. The United States has maintained its position as the world's largest economy since 1871. The economy is so large that the US is often referred to as an economic superpower, and this is due to the fact that it makes up about a quarter of the global economy.

The basic unit of currency is the dollar, with 100 cents making 1 $ (dollar).

 

Religion

America majority are Christian. Catholicism is the largest single denomination,

But Protestants (Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and other hain) outnumber Catholics of all denominations. Judaism is the largest non-Christian religion after Islam, with a significant African-American status.

 

 Center of Entertainment

America has a huge influence on global culture. Many romance and action movies that we enjoy and have been filmed in America.

Hollywood is globally known as a center of entertainment. Hollywood attracts tourists from all over the world.

National Symbols:

Bird - Bald Eagle

Flower - Rose

Tree - Oak tree

Motto - In God We Trust

Colors - Red, white, and blue

Other symbols - Great Seal of the United States, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam

  

Description of flag: 

The current flag of the United States was adopted on July 4, 1960.

  The 13-star version was adopted on June 14, 1777. The flag has 13 horizontal red and white stripes. There are 7 red stripes and 6 white. In the top left corner is a blue square (field) with 50 five-pointed white stars. The 13 stripes represent the 13 original British colonies formed in the country. The 50 stars represent the current 50 states.

 

 

 

 

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