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- 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„-nickname Coat of arms Anthem

Reasons for Anthem 1. See 2. Light 3. Proudly 4. Stripes 5. Watched 6. Air 7. Wave 8. land

Demographics Population about 317,035, 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

The Biggest city 8,336,697 inhabitants Located on one of the world's largest natural harbours Most popular city in USA Biggest park in cities in the world

Los Angeles Short version is L.A. Second biggest city in USA Most important place for culture, films, pop stars Los 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 created Declaration of Independence Big war between North and South ( ) 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 Lakes-In-The-US.htm Lakes-In-The-US.htm

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