1. The United States of America
General information

3. Basic info Capital: Washington, District of Columbia
Area: 9,631,418 sq km
Population: 295,7 million
* the world's third largest population (following China and India)
Currency: U.S. Dollar (USD) = 100 cents
Official language: English, Spanish
Languages: Chinese, French, Filipino, German, Vietnamese

4. People
Original inhabitants: Aleuts, Eskimos, and Native Americans (Indians)
Inhabitants:
5 basic categories are:
white (81.7%), black (12.9%), Asian (4.2%), Amerindian and Alaska native (1%), native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander (0.2%)
* One of the largest ethnic groups, Hispanic, is not an official ethnic group.
Immigrants: people from Mexico, India, Philippines and China

5. Main Cities San Francisco
this city is known for its steep hills and foggy days. On a clear day we can see Golden Gate Bridge – a suspension bridge that marks the beginning of San Francisco Bay.

6. Las Vegas
Las Vegas in Nevada is the fastest growing city in the USA
it´s famous for its huge casinos which often look like top tourist attractions, e.g. the Luxor is in the shape of huge pyramid
Las Vegas is also well known for quick marriage ceremonies

7. Los Angeles
is known for Hollywood, the centre of the American film industry, beaches and shopping
many visitors to LA like to see Universal Studios, Disneyland and so on

8. Chicago there are museums, theatres and a big Ferris wheel
sports fans can also visit Wrigley Filed, home of the Chicago Clubs baseball team
city of jazz and blues clubs

9. Symbols
Flag
The National flag consists of 2 parts. The smaller blue rectangle in the upper-left corner contains 50 white stars symbolizing 50 states. The larger part consists of 6 white and 7 red stripes symbolizing the original 13 colonies. The flag is often called "Old Glory" or "Stars and Stripes".

10. Coat of arms MOTTO: E Pluribus Unum (= Out of many, one)
the thirteen stripes represent the original states (colonies)
the colors signify purity (čistota) and innocence (nevinnost) (white), bravery (red) and justice (spravedlnost) (blue)
the olive branch and arrows (šípy) represent the powers of war and peace
the constellation (souhvězdí) represents a new state
eagle shows that the U.S. should rely on their "own virtue„

11. Anthem
the national anthem is called "The Star-Spangled Banner" ("Hvězda-posázený plakát„)

12. Geography
The USA is made up of 50 states and a federal district (d. of Columbia)
The USA is bordered to north by Canada and to the south by Mexico
* Alaska and Hawaii are not directly attached to the US
mountain ranges: Sierra Nevada, the Cascade Range, the Cordilleras, the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and the Great Canyon, Apalachian Mountains
the highest peak: Mt McKinley (6,194 m) in Alaska

13. rivers: The Mississippi, Colorado, Rio Grande, Missouri, Yellowstone, Ohio, Niagara River
lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior (they are found on the US border with Canada)
national parks: Yellowstone, Lake Clark, Grand Canyon, Crater Lake,…

14. History
The US gained its independence from Britain on 4 July, 1776 → it is now celebrated as Independence Day
In 1787, the United States drafted (vypracovaly) a constitution
In 1789 George Washington became the first President of the United States
The American Civil War took place from 1861 – 1865
In 1898, the US went to war against Spain and US won islands including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
1941 US entered into the II. World War
2001 terrorist attack

15. Religions protestant (55%) Catholics make up 23 % Atheists (16 %)
Jews (2,5 %)
religions such as
Buddhists, Hindus,
Muslims

16. Sport
Americans love playing American football, baseball, basketball and ice hockey
Sport is very important in US universities

17. The Museum of Modern Art
Places of interest
The Museum of Modern Art

18. Statue of Liberty

19. Central Park

20. Yellowstone

21. Grand Canyon

22. Niagara Falls

23. Questions What is the capital city of USA?
What is the highest peak of USA?
What is the bridge in San Francisco called?
What is the flag of USA called?
Which places of interest in USA do you know? Name at least 4.