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1 The United States of America
The United States of America is the fourth largest country in the world (after Russia, Canada and China). It is situated in North America between Canada and Mexico. The area of the country is over nine million square kilometres. It is washed by the Pacific ocean in the west and the Atlantic ocean in the east.

2 The flag of the country is called “Stars and Stripes”
The flag of the country is called “Stars and Stripes”. It consists of 50 stars (as there are 50 states in the USA) and 13 stripes (as originally there were 13 colonies).

3 The American Bald Eagle is the national symbol of the country
The American Bald Eagle is the national symbol of the country. It symbolizes each individual’s independence and strength.

4 The population of the USA is about 250 million people
The population of the USA is about 250 million people. People of different nationalities live in the USA. English is the official language in the USA. Country’s motto is “In God We Trust”

5 The capital of the USA is Washington, D.C.

6 It was called after George Washington, the first president of the country.

7 The largest cities of the USA are:

8 New York

9 Los Angeles

10 Chicago

11 Motto of the USA is:  In God We Trust.
 Currency of the country is United States dollar ($) (USD)

12 CANADA 12

13 CCanada is situated on the North American continent.
IIt is the second largest country in the world. The country shares with the USA seven of the world’s largest lakes and also has three of the world’s longest 20 rivers. 13

14 National symbols of Canada
. National symbols of Canada The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada The red and white Canadian flag shows a leaf of the maple tree, which grows in North America.

15 The population About 30 million people live in Canada. People of different nationalities live in Canada. There are two official languages in the country, English and French. 15

16 The Capital of Canada The capital of Canada is Ottawa, which is situated on the bank of the Ottawa River. 16


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