United States of America

Facts about U.S.A.  National Bird: Bald Eagle  National Flower: Rose  National Anthem: Star- Spangled Banner  Declaration of Independence: July 4, 1776 In God We Trust  National Motto: In God We Trust  Population: 295,734,134 (July 2005 est.)  Largest State: Alaska  Smallest State: Rhode Island

The USA is one of the largest countries in the world. The population of the United States is nearly 250 million people, most of the people live in towns. People of different nationalities live in the USA. The official language of the country is English. The capital of the country is Washington. It was named in honor of the first President, George Washington.

Geographical position

To the northwest of Canada is the state of Alaska. The state of Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean, southwest of California. In addition to the 50 states, the U.S. has several territories and possessions, located in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

Political System of the USA The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of 50 states. Each state has its own government (state government). In some ways the United States is like 50 small countries.

The executive branch is headed by the President who is assisted by the Vice President. The President enforces federal laws, serves as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.

Education American public education is operated by state and local governments, regulated by the United States Department of Education through restrictions on federal grants.

The United States has many competitive private and public institutions of higher education.

Sightseeing Japanese Garden, Washington The Statue of Liberty

Lincoln Memorial Washington Monument Capitol Hill

Famous people of U.S.A. The fates of many famous people of America have very much in common. Abraham Lincoln

Thomas Alva Edison Theodore Dreiser

O’Henry Madonna

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