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The United States of America is a large country in North America, with over 300 million inhabitants. The country has a huge variety of landscapes, including very big cities with extensive suburbs, and vast, deserted and naturally striking areas. The United States of America have a long history of immigration, since the 17th century, being therefore a "melting pot" of cultures from around the world.
Being the center of the Western world, the United States of America has something to offer for everyone. From the warm nights of Los Angeles to Broadway shows and the high-rise skyscrapers of New York City, crossing from West to East is like coming to another country. In fact, millions of people enjoy a road trip across the USA. Being among the world’s most popular countries for tourists, the USA has plenty of interesting things to see and to do – from a Florida theme park to a beautiful beach on the Gulf of Mexico, from the vast wonderment of the Grand Canyon to exploring the history of the nation in Boston.
The "Lower 48" states (the 48 states other than Alaska and Hawaii) are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with most of the inhabitants living on these two coasts. It has also land borders with two countries: Canada to the north and Mexico to the south.
GOOD TO KNOW
Capital: Washington, D.C.
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Area: 9.83 million sq km (3.79 million sq miles)
Population 303 million
Language: English, Spanish (spoken by a sizable minority), Hawaiian (in Hawaii), Creole (in Louisiana), various indigenous and other languages
Electricity: 120V / 60Hz
Calling Code: +1
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day: January 1
Martin Luther King Birthday: Third Monday in January
President’s Day: Third Monday in February
Memorial Day: Last Monday in May
Independence Day: July 4
Labour Day: First Monday in September
Columbus Day: Second Monday in October
Veteran’s Day: November 11
Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day: December 25
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