1. THE USA

2. The USA Area9,363,000 sq. km PopulationOver 280,000,000. Capital cityWashington D.C. Main languageEnglish Largest cityNew York City

3. There are fifty states and district of Columbia. The states differ very much in size, population and economical development.

4. The USA is situated in the central part of the NorthThe USA is situated in the central part of the North American continent. Its western coast is washed by the Pacific Ocean and its eastern coast is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The USA consists of three separate parts. They are the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska and the rest major part of the USA.The USA consists of three separate parts. They are the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska and the rest major part of the USA. Geographicalposition Geographical position

5. ClimateClimate Because of such a huge size of the country the climate differs from one part of the country to another. The coldest climate is in the northern part, where there is heavy snow in winter and the temperature may go down to 40 degrees below zero. The south has a subtropical climate, with temperature as high as 49 degrees in summer.

6. Quick Facts Quick Facts The principal rivers of the USA are the Mississippi, the longest river in the world (7,330 km) and the Hudson river.The principal rivers of the USA are the Mississippi, the longest river in the world (7,330 km) and the Hudson river. The highland regions are the Appalachia mountains in the east and the Cordillera in the west.The highland regions are the Appalachia mountains in the east and the Cordillera in the west. The United States is a federal republic. The Government is divided into three branches: legislative (the US Congress), executive (the President and his Administration) and judicial (the US Supreme Court).The United States is a federal republic. The Government is divided into three branches: legislative (the US Congress), executive (the President and his Administration) and judicial (the US Supreme Court). In America there are representatives of practically all racial and national groups. There are about 25 million Negroes in the country and a little over half a million Indians.In America there are representatives of practically all racial and national groups. There are about 25 million Negroes in the country and a little over half a million Indians.

7. NationalCurrency National CurrencyNational C CC Currency The United States dollar (sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of currency of the United States.

8. The capital of the USA is Washington. It is situated in the District of Columbia. Washington is a beautiful administrative city with practically no industry.

9. The Capitol is the seat of the American Congress.

10. The White House is the President’s residence.

11. Lincoln Memorial – Washington, D.C.

12. New York is one of the largest Cities in the world.

13. Broadway State Empire Building Manhattan Chrysler Building

14. The Statue of Liberty. New York City

15. Boston, Massachusetts

16. Atlanta, Georgia

17. Miami, Florida

18. Los Angeles, California

19. The centre of the American movie industry

20. The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. Arizona