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United States of America（English: United States of America, United States, abbreviation: America, abbreviation: USA, US), abbreviated as the United States, is a federal republic constitutional country composed of 50 states and Washington, DC.

geography

The continental United States is located in central North America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, andCanada, South andMexicoIt borders the Gulf of Mexico. removeAlaskawithHawaiiThe other 48 states are located in the continental United States, Alaska is located in the northwest of the North American continent, Canada is located in the east, and theRussiaAcross the Bering Strait, Hawaii is an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. In addition, the United States has many territories and islands in the Caribbean and Pacific. The entire continent is divided into two by the lower and older Appalachian Mountains in the east and the newer and larger Rocky Mountains in the west. The Missouri River (or Mississippi River) flows into the Gulf of Mexico on the central plain between the two mountains. The Great Lakes on the border of the country are the largest freshwater waters in the world. Even after centuries of active mining, the United States still has abundant natural resources such as forests and coal.

climate

The climate varies greatly across the country, from the near-polar climate in Alaska, to the near-tropical climate in Florida, to the arid desert in Arizona.

festival

• New Year's Day-on January 1
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day-On the third Monday of January, to commemorate the birthday of the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929), it was implemented in 1986.
• Inauguration Day-On January 20, the inauguration day of the President and the Vice President occurs only once every four years, only federal government employees in Washington, andMarylandwithVirginiaGovernment employees can only take a holiday.
• Valentine's Day-On February 14, gifts such as chocolates, greeting cards and flowers are presented to lovers or loved ones to express love or friendship.
• President's Day-On the third Monday of February, to commemorate the birthday of the first President of the United States, George Washington (February 22, 1732), was established by Congress in 1879.
• Easter-every year on the first Sunday after the full moon of the vernal equinox, to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus on the third day after the crucifixion in 33 AD. Christians are accustomed to using easter eggs as decorations, using the Easter egg as a metaphor for "the beginning of a new life" to express their blessings and hopes.
• April Fool's Day-On April 1, I am used to playing pranks.
• Memorial Day-On the last Monday of May, it was originally to commemorate the soldiers who died in the Civil War, and then expanded to commemorate all the American soldiers who died in the war. The national memorial time begins at 3 pm Eastern Time. Generally, it is May 30th, which represents the official start of summer on the private day.
• Independence Day (U.S. National Day)-July 4th, to commemorate the United States’ publication of the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the country on July 4, 1776
• Labor Day-On the first Monday of September, pay tribute to workers and commemorate the achievements of the labor movement.
• Columbus Day-On the second Monday in October, to commemorate Christopher Columbus's arrival and discovery of America by crossing the Atlantic from Europe on October 12, 1492.
• Halloween-on October 31st, with the theme of wearing makeup and being scary. A traditional festival originating from the Celts in Britain, known as the "Day of the Dead" or "Ghost Festival", has little religious significance.
• Veterans’ Day-On November 11, pay tribute to veterans and commemorate the official armistice of the First World War at 11 am on November 11, 1918.
• Thanksgiving Day-On the fourth Thursday of November, to celebrate the autumn harvest, people generally cook turkey.
• Christmas-celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25

area

The United States is divided into 50StatewithWashington DC. Washington, DC is the seat of the federal government of the United States and the capital of the United States. The U.S. also has some overseasterritory,include Puerto Rico. The following is a classification of the United States, from the Atlantic to the Pacific territories and regions.

The United States also governs non-states around the worldterritory, The largest of which isPuerto Rico(Having the special status of "Federation"). Other regions includeCaribbeanofUnited States Virgin Islands,as well asGuam、American Samoa、Northern Mariana Islands、Wake Island, And islands without permanent residents, such asOceaniaofMidway island. Just like these, from a traveler's point of view, it is completely different from the 50 states, and these are listed in the entries.

city

There are more than 10,000 cities and towns in the United States. The 9 most famous cities in the United States are listed below. Other cities are available from the aboveareaFind in the list.

• Washington — Is the capital of the United States. There are many important museums and monuments, as well as multicultural communities.
• Boston — Famous for its colonial history, sports and universities.
• Chicago — It is the center of the Midwestern United States and a national transportation hub. Chicago has many skyscrapers and other architectural gems.
• Los Angeles — The birthplace of American movies, full of music artists and surfers, sunny weather; from mountains to beaches, and endless highways are beautiful natural beauty.
• Miami — There are many rich and vibrant cities here, as well as Caribbean culture influenced by Latin.
• New Orleans — "The Big Easy" is the birthplace of jazz and is famous for its quaint French quarter and the annual carnival celebrations.
• New York — The largest city in the United States for the financial services and media industries, with many world-class food, art, architecture and shopping.
• San Francisco — A bayside city, featuring the Golden Gate Bridge, vibrant urban neighborhoods and enchanting fog.
• Seattle — There are many museums, monuments and entertainment venues, and there are five different climates within 200 miles (321 kilometers).

Other destinations

• Yellowstone National Park

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Language

The official language of the United States isEnglish。

Since there are many Latinos in the United States, there are generally many people in big cities who saySpanish。

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diet

The American diet has been influenced by immigrants from all over the world for many years, and it is rich and frugal. There are expensive and cheap dining options from big cities to small cities.

Traditionally, Americans have a simple breakfast, often eating toast, cheese or corn flakes as a meal. If it’s a working day, American lunches are sometimes simpler. May choose to eat fast food. Dinner will be richer.

Young people in the United States like to eat brunch on weekends (Brunch). They usually order some richer breakfast dishes when they eat brunch, and drink a bloody Mary cocktail or Mimosa mixed with orange juice and champagne during their meal.

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Learn

U.S. education is mainly provided by the government, controlled and funded by three levels of government: the federal government, the state government, and the local government (school district). In elementary and middle schools, curriculum, funding, teaching, and other policies are determined by the locally elected school district committee. School districts are usually separated from other local affairs based on officials and budgets. Educational standards and standard tests are usually set by the state government.

In the United States, you must go to school before the age of 16-18. Many states now require students to be 18 years old. Some states only stipulate that they must be 14 years old. Students can enter public schools, private schools or home schools. In most public and private schools, education is divided into three levels: elementary school, junior high school and high school.

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Safety

Emergency number

• Dial911

Medical treatment

According to the overall performance of the World Health Organization's healthcare system, the United States ranks 15th. Measured by the percentage of GDP and expenditure per capita, the United States spends far more on health (total private and public expenditures) than other countries. However, such a high expenditure does not provide a corresponding level of public health protection. Data from the CIA World Overview show that the United States has a higher infant mortality rate than other Western industrialized countries, and the average life expectancy is slightly lower than that of countries such as Sweden, Germany, and France. The average salary of American doctors is the highest in the world. However, obesity is still a public health problem. It is estimated that the annual medical expenditure caused by it amounts to tens of billions of dollars. According to statistics, the obesity rate of low- and middle-income people in the United States is relatively high.

Unlike other Western countries, the U.S. health care system is not entirely public, but public and private. The U.S. does not have universal health insurance. During the tenure of President Clinton, his wife Hillary had spent a lot of effort trying to establish universal health insurance and provide Americans with medical insurance. However, it was vetoed by Congress and interest groups. According to 2004 data, private insurance accounts for 36% of personal health expenditures, 15% for individuals, and 44% for federal, state and local governments. In 2005, 41.2 million residents (14.2% of the total U.S. population) did not have health insurance for at least a certain period of the year; however, one third of these households had incomes of more than $50,000, and half of this population had incomes of more than 75,000 US dollars. In addition, one-third of those eligible to participate in public medical insurance did not participate. Medical insurance is traditionally an employee benefit in the United States. At the same time, hospitals must provide emergency services regardless of the patient's ability to pay. However, after the emergency, the hospital can drive away patients who cannot pay. In the United States, medical expenses are the biggest factor leading to personal bankruptcy. The United States has invested huge amounts of money in medical research, most of which are private investments. According to statistics in 2000, private non-profit organizations accounted for 7%, private enterprises accounted for 57%, and tax-supported National Institutes of Health accounted for 36%.

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