America

United States of Amerika Polozkova Liliya B-12

The USA is one of the leading powers in the world. The country's population is about 340 million people. The main peoples are Germans, Mexicans, Irish, and English. Americans make up only 5% of the population. The USA is one of the leading powers in the world. The country's population is about 340 million people. The main peoples are Germans, Mexicans, Irish, and English. Americans make up only 5% of the population.

National symbols The national symbols of the USA are the Stars and Stripes flag of the USA, the bald eagle on the coat of arms, and the national anthem.

States There are 50 states in the USA. The largest by area are Alaska, Texas, and California. The most populated are California (39 million), Texas (29 million), Florida (21.5 million), New York (20.2 million).

Los Angeles It is the largest state by population and the second in the country. It is located on a hilly plain. The population of the city is 3,8 million people. Famous people who were born in Los Angeles: Angelina Jolie, Leonardo Di Caprio, Marilyn Monroe, Walt Disney.

Presidents There have been 46 presidents of the United States of America. The youngest president was Theodore Roosevelt, who took office at the age of 42. The oldest president is Joe Biden, who reached the age of 77.

Attractions The most popular attractions are the Statue of Liberty, the White House, Hollywood and the Avenue of Stars, Alcatraz, Niagara Falls, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and others.

Holidays America is a Catholic country, so some holidays are celebrated on other days. For example, Christmas is celebrated on December 25, Easter on the first Sunday after the full moon in the period from March 21 to April 25. Halloween Easter Christmas Valentine's Day

Thanksgiving Day Date of celebration: November 28. Traditionally, on Thanksgiving Day, Americans go to church services, and then several generations of the same family gather for a holiday dinner at the home of the elders. Everyone says words of appreciation and gratitude for all the good things that happened in his life.

Independence Day Celebrated on the 4th of July. The holiday includes fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, public addresses and ceremonies, and other public and private events traditional to the United States.