General introduction about America

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic consisting of 50 states and one federal district. The capital is Washington DC located in the middle of North America. The United States is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is located in the northwest region of the North American continent, bordering Canada to the east. The state of Hawaii is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The United States also has 14 territories, also known as national waters, scattered throughout the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. New York is the largest city in the United States.

 

Basic information about USA:

– Area: 9,372,610 km2

– Population: 274,028 million

– Capital: Washington

– Main language: English

– National Day: July 4, 1776

– Belief: Protestant

– Currency: US Dollar

– US consular office in Vietnam:

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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic consisting of 50 states and one federal district. The capital is Washington DC located in the middle of North America. The United States is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is located in the northwest region of the North American continent, bordering Canada to the east. The state of Hawaii is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The United States also has 14 territories, also known as national waters, scattered throughout the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. New York is the largest city in the United States.

Map of America

 

With 9.83 million square kilometers, the United States is the third largest country in terms of area after Russia and China.

 

Because the United States is so large and has a wide range of topography, it has almost all climates. The climate is temperate in most regions, tropical in Hawaii and southern Florida, polar in Alaska, Mediterranean in coastal California.

With many growing regions from tropical to polar climates, America's plants are diverse. The United States has more than 17,000 identified native plant species, More than 400 mammal species, 700 bird species, 500 aquatic reptile and terrestrial species, and 90,000 documented insect species.

America has a capitalist mixed economy fueled by abundant natural resources and well-developed infrastructure. The United States ranks eighth in terms of gross domestic product per capita and fourth in terms of gross domestic product per capita by purchasing power parity. The United States is the largest importer of goods and the largest exporter in the world. This is also one of the reasons why so many people around the world want to join the US immigration program.

The US has been leading the way in technical innovation and scientific research since the late 19th century. The US also leads the world in scientific research documents and impact factors. The United States is a major grower and grower of genetically modified foods, and over half of the world's land used to grow biotech crops is in the United States.

The US health care system outstrips spending in any other country, both in terms of per capita spending and as a percentage of GDP. Unlike most other developed countries, the US healthcare system is not fully socialized, relying instead on coordinated funding from both the public and the private sector.

America is a multicultural country, home to many diverse ethnic groups, traditions, and values. By the general culture of the majority of Americans, we mean "American popular culture." It is a Western culture largely drawn from the traditions of immigrants from Western Europe, beginning with the first Dutch and English settlers. German, Irish and Scottish cultures are also influential. Some Native American traditions and many cultural features of West African slaves were absorbed into the American masses.

Statue of Liberty - Symbol of America

 

Apple pie, baseball and the American flag are the cultural icons of this country. The popular art of American cooking is similar to that of Western countries. Wheat is the main cereal grain. Traditional American cuisine uses cooking ingredients such as turkey, white-tailed venison, potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and long-fruited squash, foods that were eaten by Native Americans and ancient settlers. from Europe to processing.

Slow-cooked pork, roast beef, crab cake, potato chips, and chocolate chips Mixtures called chocolate chip cookies are American style foods. Iconic American dishes such as apple pie, pizza, hamburgers and hot dogs are the culmination of the diverse dietary practices of European immigrants. The food called French fries, Mexican dishes such as burritos and tacos, and pasta are of Italian origin enjoyed by people everywhere.

The population of the United States is about 301 million people (according to 2007 census).

English is the main language. About 10% of the US population speaks Spanish.

About 76% of the US population is Christian.

Sport is considered very important in the US, it is part of student life in the school community. Popular sports here are: baseball, basketball, American football, bat (hockey) and lacrosse (a sport that uses a racket to hit and catch the ball).

Men's and women's sports clubs participate in international competitions: tennis, golf and boxing and have had great success in Olympic competitions. In the US, there are many other activities such as swimming, skiing. Motorcycle and car racing are also sports activities of the American people. Fishing and hunting are two traditional forms of entertainment.

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