A land of limitless possibilities, where everyone has a chance to become rich and famous… Such a picture is often drawn by the imagination at the mention of America. It really is like a magnet that attracts seekers of happiness from all over the world and never ceases to amaze with its eccentricities.
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- The total area of America is 9,519,431 km2, which makes it the fourth largest country in the world, behind Russia, Canada and China.
- The state consists of 48 states bordering each other, as well as two separate states: Alaska in the northwest of the country and Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean.
- The Pacific Ocean washes America from the west, and the Atlantic Ocean from the east. Alaska is partially washed by the Arctic Ocean. At the same time, only 23 states have access to the ocean.
- The highest natural point of the States is the forked Mount McKinley (6,168 m), located in the center of Denali National Park, which is also located in Alaska.
- The deepest American lake, ranked seventh in the world, is Crater in Oregon. Its lowest point lies at a depth of 589 m.
- The Roe River, which flows in the state of Montana, is the shortest river on the planet. Its length is only 61 m, and the length of the shortest arm is 17.7 m.
Natural and human records
- Niagara Falls on the US-Canada border attracts millions of tourists every year. The average height of the Niagara falls complex is 53 meters, and the width of the American part — “Horseshoe” — 323 m.
- The Grand Canyon, located on the Colorado Plateau in Arizona, is considered one of the modern wonders of the world. The length of the canyon reaches 446 km, the width ranges from 6 to 29 km, and the depth is about 1800 km.
- Rushmore Rock, which belongs to the Black Hills mountain range in South Dakota, is known for the fact that a giant bas-relief with a height of 18.6 m is carved on its slopes. It depicts the faces of US presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
- The most recognizable sculptural symbol of America is the Statue of Liberty in New York, presented by France as a sign of friendship. The total height of the monument from the foot of the pedestal to the top of the torch is 93 m.
- Other famous architectural landmarks of the United States: one of the longest suspension bridges in the world — the Golden Gate of San Francisco, the 102-story Empire State Building in New York and the tallest building in the American capital — the George Washington Monument.
The American Mentality
- The United States is a state founded by immigrants. At the same time, it does not have any official language. Although most of the territory is dominated by English, here you can hear speech in any language in the world.
- Almost every American took part in the trial. You can even get an invitation to the meeting by e-mail. And the reason for the consideration of the case in court can be anything. For example, a lawsuit against God or the heavenly office.
- Americans are considered one of the most reading nations — they read several hundred books a year. At the same time, about half of the population writes with errors.
- A cleaner, waiter, courier or loader with a higher education is quite a common phenomenon for residents of the United States. They are sure that there is nothing offensive in this.
- Americans will never respond to inconvenient requests with an unequivocal refusal. Instead, they promise to think about your offer, or they will not answer at all.
- In the understanding of many Americans, flowers are given to girls only by losers who are clumsily trying to win their favor. In this case, the number of flowers in the bouquet will always be even.
Dinner is served!
- American cuisine has absorbed the traditions of European, Asian, Mexican and many other cuisines of the world. So, its main culinary symbol, the hamburger, was invented by German immigrants, and the traditional American side dish, French fries — is the work of the Belgians.
- A classic breakfast in the States consists of cornflakes, a heavy doughnut, fried eggs and toast with bacon. Lunch, or lunch in our opinion, includes a layered sandwich, a hot dog with a couple of sausages or a hamburger with a chopped cutlet. A glass of Coke completes the feast. For dinner, there are light snacks, cream soups and cocktails.
- Most often, Americans eat beef, pork or veal in fried form. Sausages, sausages and bacon successfully compete with them. From poultry, they prefer chicken and turkey. No wonder the crown dish for Christmas and Thanksgiving is a whole baked turkey in cranberry sauce.
- The number one cereal in America is corn. The cobs are boiled whole, generously poured with sweet sauce or maple syrup. And corn is also used to make porridges, souffles and cereals.
- Almost all Americans are distinguished sweet tooths who can not live without chocolate bars, cream cakes, crunchy cookies and milkshakes.
America is a real melting pot, where peoples, languages, traditions and views of the world are whimsically mixed. Therefore, a trip to this country can not leave anyone indifferent.
The material was prepared in conjunction with the site ru.torussia.org