United State
The United States of
America is a federal republic. The main area of USA situated on the North
American continent. The area of the country is 9.5 million km2 (4th in the
world). The territories are located between the Pacific Ocean on the west and
the Atlantic Ocean on the east.
USA borders on Mexico in the south and on Canada in the north. The state of
Alaska borders on Canada and is located in the northwestern part of the North
American continent, and the state of Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean.
The United States also controls a number of islands in the Caribbean and the
Pacific. Administratively the country is divided into 50 states and the
District of Columbia. Washington, D.C. is the US capital. It was named after
the first American president and founded in 1791.
America has
practically all possible the climatic zones. Alaska has an arctic climate;
south Florida, and Hawaii have a tropical climate; but most of the country has
a subtropical climate.
Tourism in the United
States is quite a large sector of the economy. Tourists travel the cities,
exploring historical sites, admire the unique nature and relax on the stunning
beaches. Health tourism is one of popular trends of tourism in America. The US
is also popular among shoppers. Here can buy branded products the world's
leading manufacturers at affordable prices.
Most visitors arrive
in the United States by plane. It can be scheduled or charter flights.
International airports are in many cities of the country. Visitors also can
arrive to the USA by train, but from Canada only. The United States connected
by regular bus service with Mexico and Canada, the main company is Greyhound.
On its website (www.greyhound.com) you can find information about routes and
fares. Also visitors can cross border between Canada or Mexico and the US by
car and on foot. Also, tourists can arrive to the USA on a ferry or cruise
ship.
There are a lot of
options for accommodation in America. The price for a bed in a hostel starts at
$20 a night. It cost from $15 a night to stay at campground. Standard room in a
hotel starts at $150 a night.
A visa entitles the
holder to travel to the United States. Visa is usually issued for a period of
1-5 years depending on the country of residence.
Food in America is
represented not only the fast food, also it is traditional American dishes.
Also you can find restaurants and snack bars with different cuisine. The main
meal of the day for Americans is the breakfast with the obligatory coffee.
There are a lot of travel
agencies and private guides in the US. You can easily find a tour guides that
speak many different languages.
As of April 2015, the
United States has a total resident population of more than 325 million. Most of
the population lives in cities. The main religion is Christianity. In the US
daily population uses 322 languages.
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