United States

UNITED STATES

GEOGRAPHY

The United States of America is the world's third largest country in size and nearly the third largest in terms of population. Located in North America, the country is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Along the northern border is Canada and the southern border is Mexico. There are 50 states and the District of Columbia.

 

 

PEOPLE & CULTURE

Throughout its history, the United States has been a nation of immigrants. The population is diverse with people from all over the world seeking refuge and a better way of life.

The country is divided into six regions: New England, the mid-Atlantic, the South, the Midwest, the Southwest, and the West. European settlers came to New England in search of religious freedom. These states are Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

 

NATURE

The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States and is a protected species.

 

The US is the fourth largest country in the world

The United States is the fourth largest country in the world and has a territory of 9.37 million square meters. Furthermore, they have the third largest population in the world with more than 333 million inhabitants, behind only China and India.

Laws change by state

Among the most interesting facts about the United States is that the law is not unique across the country. That is: it changes according to the state.

Christmas was not allowed

Although Christmas is a date very connected to American culture, due to Christmas movies, this party was not allowed in the country until 1832.

New York had another name

New York City did not receive its name until the 17th century (1664). Before that, the place was called New Amsterdam.

First capital of the United States

Another important fact about the United States is that New York City was the country's first capital. However, the period was very short, only five years (1785 to 1790).

Statue of Liberty

There are many curiosities about the United States, and one of them is that the Statue of Liberty, symbol of democracy in the country, was a gift from Napoleon III in honor of the centenary of the victory of the North Americans, in the battle against England, which decreed the country's independence. This fact occurred in 1886.

 

Liberty Bell

Another curiosity about the United States is related to the Liberty Bell (Liberty Bell). The monument, located in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), was built in London (England).

Higher Education in the USA

The United States has approximately 5,000 institutions of higher learning across the country. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), more than 2 million college degrees are awarded each year.

Largest library in the world

The largest library in the world is located in the US, in the capital Washington. The Library of Congress opened in 1800 with just 740 books. However, today it has a collection of more than 155 million works, in over 400 different languages.

US elections

Elections in the United States are a little different from those in Brazil. There, the vote is printed (on a paper ballot) and is not mandatory.

Lunch is very different

In the United States, lunch is very different from Brazilian lunch. There they eat just a snack or something healthier at that meal. The reason for this is the short lunch break.

But breakfast...

Breakfast is one of the most important meals for Americans. That's why they go the extra mile and prepare a meal consisting of eggs, bacon, waffles, pancakes, juices, among other things.

Lead the cultural industry

American cultural products are widely consumed here in Brazil and in other parts of the world. Every year, several films, series and songs are released across the planet and consumed by people from different countries.

Punctuality note 10

One essential thing to know about the United States is this: they are very punctual and tend to be on time for all scheduled appointments.