Слайд 1USA
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Слайд 2Geographical position
The United States of America is a state located on
the continent of North America. The territory of the country is conditionally divided into three parts: continental - located in the center of the continent, the peninsula of Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands. The state is washed from the east by the Atlantic Ocean, from the south by the waters of the Caribbean Sea, from the west and southwest by the Pacific Ocean. The Arctic Ocean washes the peninsula of Alaska from the north and north-west. The Hawaiian Islands are located about 4000 km from the mainland in the Pacific Ocean.
Слайд 3Capital
Washington is the capital of the United States. The first 26
years of its existence as a state, the capital of America was transferred from one city to another. The main city of the country during this time called a dozen other major cities. Already 215 years (since 1800) the administrative capital is Washington. In addition to the government, this is the home of the US President - the White House.
Слайд 4State flag
The flag of the United States of America - the
US national flag, also known as the Star Stripes, is the official state symbol of the United States.
The flag is a rectangular panel with horizontal equal-sized alternating seven red and six white stripes.13 The bands symbolize 13 British colonies that formed an independent state. In the cover of a dark blue color - 50 five-pointed white stars, which correspond to the number of states.
Слайд 5Head of State
The current president of the United States is Donald
Trump.
At the age of 70, Donald Trump became the oldest ever elected president of the United States than broke Ronald Reagan's record at age 69. In addition, Donald Trump is the richest man who took office as president. Officially, the 45th US President took office on January 20, 2017.
The first US president was in 1789 George Washington.
Слайд 6National currency
The US dollar is the official currency of the United
States of America, one of the world's main reserve currencies. The US dollar also has the status of a national currency in some other countries. It is the US dollar that is often an additional currency in countries where the national currency is not the only legal means of payment.
1 dollar = 100 cents.
Designation: $ or USD.
Слайд 7Official language
The languages of the United States of America are many
languages with varying degrees of distribution and different status in the United States. The English language is dominant in the country. According to data for 2000, English is native to 82% of the US population. However, the country does not have an official language at the federal level, but a number of languages (Spanish, French and Hawaiian) are recognized as official in a number states and territories.
Слайд 8Largest cities
I. New York
New York is the largest city in the
United States, one of the largest agglomerations in the world. The population of the city is 8 405 837 people. New York is located on the Atlantic coast in the southeastern part of New York State. This city is an important world financial, political, economic and cultural center.
Слайд 9Largest cities
II. Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a city in the US
in the south of California, located on the Pacific coast. The largest in terms of population in the state and the second in the country. Los Angeles is one of the world's largest cultural, scientific, economic, educational centers. Also, the city is one of the world's largest entertainment centers in the field of cinema, theater, music, literature, television and computer games.
Слайд 10Sights
I. The Statue of Liberty
This strict lady with a burning torch
is a symbol not only of New York, but of all America. Created in France, the Statue of Liberty has perfectly "settled down" on its island near Manhattan. Against this background, all tourists are photographed all the time, traditionally becoming a well-known posture in the whole world with an outstretched hand.
II.Times Square
Times Square is the heart of Manhattan! This square is an incredibly popular and lively place where crowds flock to the people. This place is also called the "Great White Way" and the "crossroads of the world". Bright advertising, a lot of shops - Times Square never sleeps.
Слайд 11Prominent figures
I. George Washington
George Washington is an outstanding American historical, political,
state and military figure, the first President of the United States of America (1789-1797). One of the so-called founding fathers of the United States, the hero of the American War of Independence, the founder of the American presidency.
Слайд 12Prominent figures
II. Walt Disney
Walt Disney is an American cartoonist, film director,
actor, screenwriter and producer, founder of Walt Disney Productions, which became the multimedia empire "The Walt Disney Company" .Disney became the creator of the first ever sound and music cartoons. As a director he shot 111 films and was the producer of another 576 movies.
Слайд 13Interesting Facts
I.Americans use ice cream more than any other nation in
the world.
II.Harvard is the first US university. It was founded in 1636.
III.67% of the US population is overweight.
IV.More than 800 tornadoes pass in the country every year!