Do you know the USA?

Do you know the USA?

The USA is situated in the central part of the North American continent. America is the fourth largest country in the world after Russia, Canada and China. It has an area of about 10 million square kilometers and its population is over 270 million people.

• This great man crossed the ocean in search of a new way to India and in 1492 discovered a new continent. It was America.

America was called after Amerigo Vespucci, a traveller who left a description of some places.

• There were people living in America before the pilgrims arrived: The Native American Indians.

George Washington was the first President of the USA. As the first President he set up a lot of political institutions, decided on there to have the American capital, which was given his name.

Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of America.

• Abraham Lincoln, the 16 th President of the USA. His ideas about freedom for the black slaves were popular. Theodore Roosevelt was the 26 th President of the USA. His reforms were against war politics.

John Kennedy was the 35 th President of America. He was popular and very democratic.

• John Kennedy was the 35 th President of America. He was popular and very democratic.

There are many mountains in the USA. The highest peak in the Cordilliers in the USA is 4,418 metres.

The country’s main river is the Mississippi.

• The USA produces a lot of cotton and wheat.

• The Americans also grow tobacco because the whole agricultural conditions in the country are very favourable.

• Washington, DC, is the capital of the country and stands on the Potomac river.

The White House is one of the main historic landmarks of Washington. The President and the First Lady live here.

The imposing Lincoln Memorial is also in Washington.

The imposing Lincoln Memorial is also in Washington.

• A lot of tourists visit the Lincoln Memorial every day.

The main landmark in the center of the Mall is the Washington Monument. From its top you can look round the whole District of Columbia.

• The Capitol has housed chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• The Library of Congress is very attractive. It contains millions of exceptional books and manuscripts.

• People of different nationalities live in the USA.

Compulsory education in the USA begins at the age of 6 in most states and continues usually until 16. The children attend classes five days a week.

• Christmas is a religious holiday, which symbolizes the birth of Jesus Christ. Children wait for Santa Claus, who comes to every house and brings them presents.

• A lot of people, especially young people, like to celebrate Christmas in restaurants and pubs .

• Christmas is a merry holiday with songs, music and a lot of food.

• Thanksgiving day is marked on the fourth Thursday of November. On this day the Americans honour the memory of the first settlers. They make a festive meal with fried turkey on this day.

• America is a very amazing country and it is worth visiting.