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Facts about USA

Interesting facts about America

United States of America is the third largest country in terms of total surface area and population. America comprises of 50 states, 48 of them form contiguous United States. America is bordered by Canada in the north, Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Atlantic Ocean in the east, Pacific Ocean in the west. Alaska is situated in to the northwest of Canada. The state of Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean which is southwest of California.
As many as 308 million people stay here. Major languages spoken here are English, Spanish and French. Along with the 50 states, the U.S. has several territories and possessions, located in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean

Following are some interesting facts about USA

George Washington - a notable hero in American Revolutionary War was the first President of the United States.

The United States marks its independence won from Great Britain in 1776. The 4th of July is celebrated with fireworks, parades, carnivals, barbeques, fairs and ceremonies. On 4th July 1776, the thirteen British colonies declared their independence and formed the United States. The thirteen colonies include New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

On January 3, 1959, Alaska joined the territory of the United States as the 49th state and on August 21st, 1959, Hawaii joined the territory of the United States as the 50th state.

Mount McKinley in Alaska is the highest point in the U.S. territory which is 6,194 meters.

Winter Park in Colorado is the highest city in the U.S. However above 10,000ft there are no residents staying here.

Badwater Basin in California Popularly known as Death Valley is 86 meters below sea level and is considered to be the lowest point in the U.S.

Arches National Park in Utah is famous for its 2000 natural sandstone arches including The Delicate Arch.

Everglades National Park in Florida is the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S.

Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is one of the oldest parks in the U.S. This includes Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River is said to be one of the Wonders of the World.

Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay is popularly referred to as "The Rock". This island served as a military prison until 1963. Now it is used as a recreation area and a lighthouse.

Lake Mead on the Colorado river is said to be the largest reservoir in the U.S. which if formed by water impounded by the Hoover Dam.

Wall Street in New York is the world's largest stock exchange market.

The smallest state is Rhode Island while the biggest state is Alaska in terms of total surface area covered.

Mauna Kea in Hawaii is the tallest mountain in the world. It is 32,000 feet from the seafloor making it taller that Mount Everest which is 29,028 feet above sea level.

The lowest temperature in the United States ever recorded is -62 degrees Celsius in Alaska and the hottest temperature ever recorded is 56 degrees Celsius in Death Valley, California.

Crater Lake situated in Oregon is the deepest lake in the United States. This Lake was formed by snowmelt and precipitation caused when Mount Mazama erupted around 8,000 years ago.

The highest known wind speed ever recorded is 231 miles per hour in Mt Washington in the year 1934.

The tallest tsunami ever recorded Lituya Bay mega tsunami in 1958, which had a record height of 524 m.

302 foot Statue of Liberty which guards the New York City's harbor was a gift from the French in 1886.

The Rocky Mountains National Park is entered from the town of Estes Park, Colorado, on the Big Thompson River. The massive ranges of the Rockies form the backbone of the North American Continent.

Golden Gate Bridge is California's most famous landmark. Opened in 1937, the bridge crosses a strait which connects San Francisco Bay with the open Pacific Ocean.

Grand Canyon - In Arizona, the Colorado River has carved out the world's biggest gorge. In parts, it plunges to a depth of nearly one mile.

Raging whirlwinds called tornadoes or twisters are common in the Prairie states. They spin at 310 miles per hour.

Cliff Cascade - The cliffs of California's Yosemite Valley are braided with beautiful waterfalls. This is the upper part of the Yosemite Falls, the world's second highest, with a drop of 2,425 feet.

Early Skyscrapers - The world's first high-rise buildings were built in Chicago and New York City. Better known as the 'Flat Iron', New York's 20-storey Fuller Building was erected in 1901.

Texas built its wealth on cattle, cotton and oil. Today the United States ranks as the world's second largest oil producer.

Horseback-riding has been part of American way of life since the days of the Wild West.

The following are the links to websites which has the useful information such as history, geography, political, economy etc... about USA and its states

USA Tourism Packages from India

Chicago

Chicago

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New York

New York

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San Francisco

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Washington

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Houston

Houston

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Living In America

HOUSING IN THE USA
United States of America offers different types of housing and wide range of prices
TRANSPORT IN THE USA
Transport in the United States of America is facilitated with well-developed road, air, rail...
BANKING IN THE USA
Opening a bank account is one of the best ways to keep your money safe.
USA VISAS
United States of America has a specific type of visa applicable.
AUTOMOBILE IN THE USA
The automobile is a necessity in the United States.
SSN / TIN
A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine digit number allotted to the U.S. citizens
HOLIDAYS IN THE USA
In America there are many kinds of federal holidays and national observances every year.
SCHOOLING IN THE USA
Most of the students from different parts of the world who come to obtain a degree in USA.
HINDU TEMPLES
List of Hindu Temples in USA
ASIAN INDIAN GROCERY STORES IN USA
Indian Grocery Stores in USA, Asian Indian groceries
VISITING PARENTS
Parents visiting USA
WATCH CRICKET IN USA
Best options to watch cricket in the USA
IMMIGRANT
Details on immigration process, eligibility requirements, application procedures, forms, fees
LIFESTYLE IN THE USA
Marriage and Family, Diet and Eating in USA, Recreation in USA
BEST INDIA CALLING OPTIONS
Best India Calling Options
RENEW INDIAN PASSPORT IN USA
Renew Indian Passport in USA
MONEY TRANSFER TO INDIA
Money transfer to India
INDIAN TV CHANNELS
Options for watching Indian TV channels from the US.
OVERSEAS INDIAN STUDENTS NETWORK
OIS-NET is a comprehensive network to help Indian international students.
FACTS ABOUT USA
Useful information such as history, geography, political, economy etc.
EMERGENCY 911
In the United States 9-1-1 is the emergency telephone number.
EXTENSION OF US VISA
Extension of temporary U.S visa B-1 or B-2 due to COVID -19
BUY MANGOES IN USA
Best places to buy mangoes in USA
PAYING TAXES IN THE USA
Income tax, sales tax, property tax, payroll taxes, custom duties on import goods and estate and gift tax.

Health Insurance

IMMIGRANT INSURANCE
New immigrants to the USA include Green Card holders
SHORT TERM INSURANCE
Short Term Medical Insurance offer temporary medical insurance while in the USA.
J1 VISA INSURANCE
The US government requires all J1 exchange scholars and J2 visa dependents to have adequate medical insurance.
TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE
US travel health insurance is very important for people visiting the US.
VISITOR INSURANCE
Overseas Visitor Travel Health Insurance
STUDENT INSURANCE
International F1 student health insurance

Jobs in America

EMPLOYMENT IN USA
The US is known for its vibrant economy in state of the art technologies.
EMPLOYMENT VISA
The H1B is very important & it is necessary to apply for USA work visa / work permit.
STARTING BUSINESS
A non U.S citizen starting a business venture in America

Miscellaneous

NRI EXPERIENCES
Collection of essays and articles exploring the dilemmas facing Non-Resident Indians.
GROCERY TRANSLATIONS
Listing of common Indian grocery items in different languages
INDIANS IN USA
Currently more than 1 million Asian Indians in America.
INDIAN EMBASSIES IN USA
Indian consulates and embassies in USA
INDIAN ASSOCIATIONS
Organizations Serving NRIs Worldwide, Non Resident Indian associations globally
INDIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
The Indian American community in the United States is over a million and a half.
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