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TheUnited States of America(USA), commonly referred to as theUnited States(U.S.) orAmerica, is a country composed of 50states

Alaska is the biggest state in the United States. It is twice as big as the second biggest state, Texas. Three California or Twelve New York states can fit in Alaska.

Flag of the United States

Theflag of the United States of America, often referred to as theAmerican flag, is thenational flagof theUnited States of America. It consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in upper left corner(referred to specifically as the "union") bearing fifty small, white,five-pointed starsarranged in nine offset horizontal rows, where rows of six stars (top and bottom) alternate with rows of five stars. The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50states of the United States of America, and the 13 stripes represent thethirteen British coloniesthat declared independence from theKingdom of Great Britain, and became the first states in the US.Nicknames for the flag includeThe Stars and Stripes and Old Glory.

Each States has its own flag as shown in picture below

How does US looks on Globe with Alaska.

Interesting facts about the Alaska Alaska is the only state in the Unites States to have coastlines on three different seas (Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea)Alaska was purchased by the United States from Russia. In 1867, By Paying $7.2 million or two cents per acre, for Alaska.Northern lights can be seen an average of 243 days a year inWhile it is legal to shoot bears in Alaska, waking a sleepingbearfor the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited.

Some other well known States of AmericaCalifornia ( Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood.)Florida (Walt Disney world)Hawaii ( Beaches)Arizona (GrandCanyon)New York (Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, time Square and Empire State Building)

California for Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood.

Florida for Walt Disney world3. Hawaii for its beaches

3. Arizona for GrandCanyon

4. New York for Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, time Square and Empire State Building.

Times Square, the most bustling square of New York is known for its manyBroadwaytheatres, cinemas and electronic billboards. It is one of those places that make New York a city that never sleeps

Different Time Zone use follow

The United States uses nine standard time zones. From east to west they are Atlantic Standard Time (AST), Eastern Standard Time (EST), Central Standard Time (CST), Mountain Standard Time (MST), Pacific Standard Time (PST), Alaskan Standard Time (AKST), Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST), Samoa standard time (UTC-11) and Chamorro Standard Time (UTC+10). View the standard time zone boundaries.

Daylight Saving time

In the United States Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. local time on the second Sunday in March. On the first Sunday in November areas on Daylight Saving Time return to Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. When Daylight Saving Time begins turn your clocks ahead one hour. At the end of Daylight Saving Time turn your clocks back one hour.

Daylight Saving Time(DST) is used to save energy and make better use of daylight. It was first used in 1908 in Thunder Bay, Canada.

History12,000B.C.North American Indiancultures flourish.1492Christopher Columbus,financed by Spain, makes the first of four voyages to the New World. He lands in the Bahamas1565Saint Augustine,Florida,settled by the Spanish, becomes the first permanent European colony in North America.1607Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, is established by the London Company in southeast Virginia1638 The first colonial printing press is set up in Cambridge, Massachusetts.1673 The British Navigation Act of 1673 sets up the office of customs commissioner in the colonies to collect duties on goods that pass between plantations.1700 The Anglo population in the English colonies in America reaches 275,000,1729Benjamin Franklinbegins publishing The Pennsylvania Gazette, which eventually becomes the most popular colonial newspaper.1731 The first American public library is founded in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin.1775 The first major fight between British and American troops occurs at Boston in the Battle of Bunker Hill.1776 United States Declaration of Independence1835 Texas declares independence from Mexico1846War with maxico1917WORLD WAR I BEGINS IN EUROPEU.S. ENTERS WORLD WAR I 1941Attack on Pearl Harbor U.S. enters World War II1973Vietnam War ends with US pulling out in 19732005Hurricane Katrina2009Forty - Fourth President of the US is Barack Obama

Demography of USA People, Religion, Values USA is the third most populous nation in the world after China and India.English is the national language of USA total population of the USA is 230 millions out which 80% are Native English Speakers while Spanish is spoken by 12% of total population and rest are mixed with Chinese,Vietnamese,Koren,German and French. 70.6% of the population is Christian , 20.8% is Catholic and rest 8.6% is Jewish , Muslim , Buddhist ,Hindu and Other faiths.Independence, Equality,Informality,Directness.

Culture and Tradition

United States is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Nearly every region of the world has influenced American culture, as it is a country of immigrants. America is ultimately a nation of immigrants and as a result is a cultural mish-mash in every sense of the word.The United States is sometimes described as a "melting pot" in which different cultures have contributed their own distinct "flavors" to American culture. Just as cultures from around the world have influenced American culture, today American culture influences the world. The term Western culture often refers broadly to the cultures of the United States and Europe.

Education in the United States is and has historically been provided mainly by government. Control and funding come from three levels:federal,state, andlocal. School attendance is mandatory and nearly universal at the elementary and high school levels. Students have the options of having their education held inpublic schools, private schools, orhome school. In most public and private schools, education is divided into three levels:elementary school,junior high school(also often called middle school), andhigh school.Education

Job for Graduate from high School

An American familySingle parents and working parents

Single Parents

Cuisine of the United StatesIn The United States, there is no such term as Non-Vegetarian, as most items contain meet.If you want to order vegetarian items, make sure to say no meat rather then without meat, as it may be misunderstood as with meat.The most Iconic food of America are Twinkes, Cheeseburger, Fried Chicken, Apple pie, peanut butter, buffalo wings BBQ Ribs

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ValuesIndependence.Americans strongly believe in the concept of individualism. They consider themselves to be separate individuals who are in control of their own lives, rather than members of a close-knit, interdependent family, religious group, tribe, nation, or other group.Equality.The American Declaration of Independence states that all [people] are created equal, and this belief is deeply embedded in their cultural values. Americans believe that all people are of equal standing, and are therefore uncomfortable with overt displays of respect such as being bowed to.Informality.This belief in equality causes Americans to be rather informal in their behavior towards other people. Dont be surprised if store clerks and waiters introduce themselves by their first names. Many people visiting the US are surprised by the informality of American speech, dress, and posture. Dont mistake this for rudeness or irreverence; its just a part of their culture!Directness.Americans tend to value, frankness and openness in their dealings with other people. They believe that conflicts and disagreements are best solved by means of forthright discussion among the people involved. Americans believe that if someone has a problem with someone else, they should tell the person clearly and directly in order to come up with a solution to the problem.