O. MYŠÁK 4.B USA. Basic info Area- 9,826,675 km 2 (6.76% water) Population- 317,035,000 (3rd) Density- 34.2/km 2 Capital city- Washington D. C. Currency-

O. MYŠÁK 4.B

USA

Basic info

Area- 9,826,675 km2 (6.76% water)

Population- 317,035,000 (3rd)

Density- 34.2/km2

Capital city- Washington D. C.

Currency- United states dollar ($) (USD) (20,18 CZK)

Language- English

Calling code- +1

Symbols

Flag 50 stars-50 states of USA

13 stripes- 13 British colonies

"Stars and Stripes„-nicknameCoat of arms

Anthem

Reasons for Anthem

1. See2. Light3. Proudly4. Stripes5. Watched6. Air7. Wave8. land

Demographics

Population about 317,035,000

11.2 million illegal imigrants

31 etnic groups (most from Europe)

Original inhabitants: Indian and Eskimo

Most immigrants are from Europe, Africa and South America

Washington D.C.

Alaska

Los Angeles

Chicago

New York City

New York City

The Biggest city8,336,697 inhabitantsLocated on one of the world's largest natural

harboursMost popular city in USABiggest park in cities in the world

Los Angeles

Short version is L.A.Second biggest city in USAMost important place for culture, films, pop

starsLos Angeles International Airport is one of

the most used airports in USA

Downtown

Geography

Highest point- Mount McKinley (6,194 m)

Biggest mountains- Kordilers mountains

Biggest shield in the World (Canadian shield)

Longest river is Missisipi

Many lakes- Lake Michigan, Lake Huron

History

Discovered by Ch.Columbus

Many smaller wars

1776- created Declaration of Independence

Big war between North and South (1860-1865)

After II. World War expansion of industry began

Religions

People without religion are only about 16%

In the USA it is more important than in Europe, or in the Czech Republic

Sports

National sport is Baseball

Ice-hockey is the most popular winter sport

NASCAR is the most important and expensive sport

Soccer is not so popular, but many old players from Europe went here to relax

American food

American cuisine is a big mixture of cuisines from all parts of the world

Usually mixed from:Mexican (Fajitas)

Italian (pizza, cakes)

Points of Interest

one of the largest armies in the world

Bald Eagle is National Bird

My favourite building is Empire State Building, part of world trade Center in New York

Questions

1. What is the second biggest city in USA?

2. What is the highest point in USA?

3. What is the longest river in USA?

Resources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA

https://www.google.cz/#q=USA+lakes

http://geography.about.com/od/lists/a/10-Largest-Lakes-In-The-US.htm

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