| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Updated 11/04/10 |
The United States of America is located in the center of the North American Continent, with a population of
310,232,863, making it the 3rd largest national population. Its capital is Washington D.C., and its largest city is New
York with a total population of 8,274,52. The country encompasses 9,631,420 square kilometers making it the 3rd or
4th largest country in total area (there is a dispute regarding lands claimed by China, which, when reconciled will
determine the ranking of both countries). It shares boundaries with Canada, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Mexico,
Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Alaska and Beaufort Sea.
President Barack Hussein Obama is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice
President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., achieves that status through an Electoral College of Representatives and holds
that position for four years and is eligible for a second term. Its form of government is a Constitution based Federal
Republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 17th of September 1787.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Spanish, other Indo-European, Asian and Pacific Island. It
counts among its major religions Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, other faiths and no faith. As
sources of mass communication it has 4,789 AM, 8,901 FM, 19 Short Wave and 2,218 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount McKinley, its highest point at 6,194 meters and Death Valley, its lowest point
at –86 meters. Its principal waterway is Mississippi River system, which measures 6,270 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum, steel, motor vehicles,
aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, food processing, consumer goods, lumber and mining. Its
official currency is U.S. Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about United States of America. The “largest “city in the United States is Juneau,
Alaska. It covers about 3,000 square miles. That’s larger than the state of Delaware.
310,232,863, making it the 3rd largest national population. Its capital is Washington D.C., and its largest city is New
York with a total population of 8,274,52. The country encompasses 9,631,420 square kilometers making it the 3rd or
4th largest country in total area (there is a dispute regarding lands claimed by China, which, when reconciled will
determine the ranking of both countries). It shares boundaries with Canada, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Mexico,
Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Alaska and Beaufort Sea.
President Barack Hussein Obama is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice
President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., achieves that status through an Electoral College of Representatives and holds
that position for four years and is eligible for a second term. Its form of government is a Constitution based Federal
Republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 17th of September 1787.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Spanish, other Indo-European, Asian and Pacific Island. It
counts among its major religions Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, other faiths and no faith. As
sources of mass communication it has 4,789 AM, 8,901 FM, 19 Short Wave and 2,218 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount McKinley, its highest point at 6,194 meters and Death Valley, its lowest point
at –86 meters. Its principal waterway is Mississippi River system, which measures 6,270 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum, steel, motor vehicles,
aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, food processing, consumer goods, lumber and mining. Its
official currency is U.S. Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about United States of America. The “largest “city in the United States is Juneau,
Alaska. It covers about 3,000 square miles. That’s larger than the state of Delaware.
| Death Valley- America's lowest point in California's Mojave Desert |
| Diamond Head in Hawaii on the Pacific Ocean |
| Mount McKinley- America's highest point in Alaska |
| The Great Plains |
| Santa Monica Beach in California |
| Jefferson Memorial, Washington DC.- the capital city of the United States |
| Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor- the largest city in the United States |
| Lighthouse in Portland, Maine on the Atlantic Ocean |
| Rocky Mountains from Pike's Peak |
America is a turkey shaped country filled with so much beauty that I hope I live long enough
to see it all. It's not just because America is so big but because Americans don't seem to
appreciate the beauty of their country which is being ruined by pollution and building. One of
my favorite places in North Carolina, Chimney Rock, in the middle of the mountains, is now
being circled by a neighborhood. Is this what will happen to the rest of our beauty? I hope
not but just in case you better get moving and see it all now... Before it is all gone.
to see it all. It's not just because America is so big but because Americans don't seem to
appreciate the beauty of their country which is being ruined by pollution and building. One of
my favorite places in North Carolina, Chimney Rock, in the middle of the mountains, is now
being circled by a neighborhood. Is this what will happen to the rest of our beauty? I hope
not but just in case you better get moving and see it all now... Before it is all gone.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Amatignak in the Delarof Islands- the westernmost point of the United States in the Aleutian Islands |
| Ballast Key, Florida - the southernmost point of the contiguous United States |
| Barrow Point in Alaska- the northernmost point of the United States |
| Cape Prince of Wales in Alaska- the westernmost point of the United States and North America |
| Cape Alava and Ozette Island in Washington- the westernmost point of the contiguous United States |
| Ka Le on the Big Island of Hawaii- the southernmost point of the United States |
| Jim's Corner- a self service Canadian border crossing in Northwest Angle, Minnesota- the northernmost point of the contiguous United States |
| Semisopochnoi Island- the westernmost point of the Aleutian Islands but the easternmost point of the United States as it is west of the international dateline |
| Wake Island- the easternmost point of the territorial United States and the first place in the world to see sunrise everyday |
| West Quoddy Head Lighthouse in Maine- the easternmost point of the contiguous United States |
