UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
To most United States of America is a land of opportunities, good education facilities, and world biggest industrial giant. America is globally racially multifaceted and divergent cultures exist together; it is thus rightly labeled as the ‘melting pot of the world’. Being a vast country it cannot be seen in one visit.
GEOGRAPHY
The USA or United States of America as it is commonly referred is North American Federal Constitutional Republic country; it is bounded by the Atlantic in the east, Canada in the north, the Pacific in the west and Mexico in the south. Nearly the complete country lies in Western Hemisphere.
Its administrative divisions are of 50 states of the union and the federal District of Columbia. 48 states are on the mainland United States, while Alaska is separated from it by Canada, and Hawaii lies in the Pacific.
The mountainous western region has Cordilleran Highlands namely Cascade Range, Coast range and Sierra Nevada. Towards easterly region and parallel to Cordilleran Highlands are the Rocky Mountains separating the continents. In the midst of the ranges occur big plateaus and basins such as the Columbia Plateau towards the north, in the south of it is the Great Basin and Great Salt Lake; down south is a huge pit by the name Death Valley 85 meters below sea level. It is dry sandy desert. The decent of the Rocky Mountains is easterly merging into treeless Great Plains and the Great Central Lowlands. On either side of Mississippi River is land expanse the Mississippi Plains.
Accompanying the east coast move the Appalachian Mountains; Atlantic plains has ample marsh land and sun dunes. The Alaska’s Yukon River Basin is confined by Brooks Range towards the north; Alaska Range is in the south. The volcanic Hawaii Islands are mountainous.
The numerous rivers are navigable, used for irrigation, and a few produce hydro-electricity. The Lakes rivers form a network; the Great Lakes are has connectivity to the Atlantic through St Lawrence Seaway, and canals connect them to the Mississippi.
Alaska is an area of ice tundra artic hare, fox, bear, caribou, moose, elk, wapiti, beaver, opossum and mink; further down south it is taiga. The eastern region has rich vegetation of deciduous and allied trees. The slants of Cordilleran are laden with coniferous forests. The south is forever green.
The Lagoons of Gulf of Mexico and coastal swamps are habitat of alligators and Cayman.
THE CAPITAL
Its capital is Washington D.C., bounded by the Pacific Atlantic Ocean its contour touching in the north Canada and in the south Mexico. There are many historical buildings, memorials, museums, and parks for tourists to watch but the White House excel all.
CLIMATE
There are variations regionally such as Hawaii as well as Florida has tropical weather, Alaska is cold being in arctic, west of Mississippi is partially dry, and totally dry in Great Basin.
The climate is temperate in the north, subtropical in the south, maritime along the pacific coast, sub-artic and arctic in Alaska and subtropical and wet tropical in Hawaii.
HISTORY
North America has recorded history dating back to 10,000-30,000 years ago when the Asians and later Native Americans first made their dwellings here. Some stayed back and others moved on to Canada as well as United States. After Columbus many Europeans reached this land through sea routes; they mingled with the natives and exchanged knowledge. The natives contacted measles and small pox from Europeans and their population was drastically reduced due to disease.
It was not until 1587 that Britain established its territory here. With passage of time thirteen colonies of Britain came into existence.
The history of the country begins with thirteen Britain province rebelled and created an independent nation in 1776. Hence after many wars and conflicts and annexing territory it became a super power-a force to reckon with.
POPULATION
Its population includes Americans of European stock, African Americans, Caucasian, Latino, Amerindians, Eskimos, Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese and Asian along with Native Americans..
Major religions comprises of Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Muslims
Official language is English.
America is world’s leading producer of meat, milk, and eggs. Its leading cash crop is maize followed by wheat, oats, barley, rice, cotton, flax, tobacco, Soya, potatoes, and vegetables. Fruit growing is mainly done in California, Florida, and Hawaii; apples are grown in Oregon, and Washington. Chicago is major meat processing region. Minnesota, Wisconsin and some northern states are chief dairy producers.
The country is bestowed with ample mineral riches including natural gas.
TOURISM
It is confirmed from surveys that family vacation destinations are a big draw in terms of tourists. Taking the lead is the Disney World in Orlando Florida. It has multiple big and small categories of fun and games for recreation. The variety and complex is so huge that even a week is insufficient to explore it. Other outing options here are beaches, golf and tennis play field.
The renowned Statue of Liberty is located at New York. It attracts many visitors all through the year, who make a beeline to Broadway theaters, museums, art galleries, sports grounds, Times Square, shopping spree or enjoy night life and concerts.
At the center of Pacific is a chain of islands that go by the name of Hawaii islands. It has heavenly characteristics in its natural beauty the tranquilizing ocean, moderate temperature all through the year, and sand carpeted beaches. Hordes of tourist are seen here swimming, surfing, tanning, fishing, and boating at leisure.
The west coast California has the ultimate metropolitan city the Los Angeles. The world famous Hollywood is here on Beverly Hills and so are the charming beaches. In the city’s easy vicinity lie Las Vegas, and the powerful Sierra Nevada Mountains with alpine vegetation. Mojave Desert is also close by.
The picture post card popular Golden Gate Bridge is at San Francisco California at the entry point of the Pacific. The Marin headlands as well as Muir woods concludes the description of the place. At a short distance is Napa Valley, the wine region the Sonoma Valley and Yosemite National Park which is worth seeing.
Visit the Grand Canyon National Park to see the Arizona fascination. The size of the canyon is one mile vast, 15 miles broad and lengthwise 100miles. Stay at the southern tip and watch the changing effect of the Sun’s rays on its stone. The mode of transport is the long trails or mules.
A snow covered Alaska region is with peaks glistering in the Sun gives it a breath taking look; as the terrain is difficult and most of the place is unreachable only professionals like photographers, adventure seekers hunters or fisherman visit the place.
Hot springs are the land mark of Yellowstone National Park which is close to Grand Teton National Park, Rocky Mountains, and the expanse of Montana. Its colossal area throngs with wildlife.
American exclusive state fair have existed for more than 150 years. Its inception was farm commodity based as they became centers of business and amusement its horizons now include along with agriculture and cattle concerts, traditional food, and amusement equipment’s to keep business and families busy.
Almost all states have ample water bodies in the way of geysers hot springs, gulfs, bays, streams, lakes etc and associated water based activities for all age groups. The most popular place is Miami Beach; think of America beaches and Bermuda shorts Miami Beach picture appears in the horizon.
Between September and November the nature is at its best with a variety of colors all through the country. Nature lovers plan holidays at this time and feel intoxicated by the multihued earth.
FOOD
Fast food culture is much prominent here. As the land is a blend of different cultures all types of ethnic culinary is easily available here; right from continental, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Thai and Mediterranean as well as American. The non-vegetarian has ample choice but the vegetarian have limited options.
More and more tourists are traveling to USA on holidays from other parts of the world. The land is very well connected by air through various big and small airlines and the competition among them is very stiff. Economical deals of travel and stay are very tempting and many tourists as individual and in groups take up the offer readily.
Shopping offers during tourist season and festivals even on top brands are worth its prize. Most visitors go in for jeans, whiskey, linens, children clothes and such allied items.
Visit this fascinating land of unbelievable blends; plan a cross country trip and make the most of your vacations. There are hotels of star variety value hotels, bed and breakfast hotels economy hotels and inns to satisfy all clients. Make advance booking to get good deal and for peace of mind.
America can be a costly country with unforeseen expenditures so keep hold of your budget and do cost cutting if required. Plan according to what you wish to see, the cost, ratings on different online sites, location and your own personal limitations.
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