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1 Cities of the USA

2 New York The largest city of the USA.
One of the largest cities of the world. The biggest port in the USA. Situated in the north-eastern coast of the USA, by the Atlantic ocean.

3 New York One of the most important financial, commercial and cultural centres in the world. Population - about 8 million people. Nickname - "The Big Apple " Frank Sinatra –"It is city that never sleeps "

4 Parts of New York Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Queens Staten Island

5 NewYork – famous squares New York - famous streets
Times Square Madison Square New York - famous streets Broadway - cultural life, many theatres, cinemas Wall Street - centre of financial services Fifth Avenue - main shopping area, luxury stores

6 Statue of Liberty Situated on the Liberty Island.
The gift from France to the people of the USA in 1886. It is a symbol of hope and freedom. 46 m high, 225 tones.

7 Other places of interest in NY The Empire State Building
Brooklyn Bridge The Empire State Building One World Trade Center Central Park

8 New York – transportation system
Four airports (for example J.F. Kennedy or LaGuardia). New York’s subway The largest subway system in the world. It was opened in 1904. It has got 468 stations and it is more than 1,000 km long. Yellow taxi cars - cabs

9 Top NYC attractions

10 Washington, D.C. The capital of the USA.
Situated on the eastern coast of the USA on the Potomac River. Lies in a special territory called the District of Columbia (D.C.). It was named after the first US president, George Washington.

11 White House Capitol Pentagon The highest building in Washington D.C.
The official residence of the President of the US. Capitol The highest building in Washington D.C. The saet of the Senate. Pentagon The headquarters of the Ministry of Defense.

12 Los Angeles The second largest city of the USA.
Situated in California on the western coast of the USA. Famous for Hollywood, nice beaches and the biggest ZOO in the world.

13 Hollywood Centre of film industry.
Beverly Hills is world-famous luxurious quarter with famous residents. Miles of beautiful beaches (Santa Monica, Malibu). Disneyland – the most popular amusement park in the world.

14 Situated in California on the western coast of the USA.
San Francisco Situated in California on the western coast of the USA. Famous for cable cars, Golden Gate Bridge and military prison Alcatraz.

15 Las Vegas Situated in Nevada desert.
City of hazard, casinos and shows. Known for gambling and nightlife.

16 Detroit The center of the U.S. automobile industry "Big Three" auto manufacturers are General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler The nickname is "Motor City"


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