The USA -Economy -Education and culture -Policy -Mentality

The USA -Economy -Education and culture -Policy -Mentality of Americans

Economy The U. S. economy - the largest economy in the world, as well as PPP, in nominal terms, is not less than a quarter of global GDP since the end of World War II. The U. S. economy is one of the most diverse national economies in the world and holds the leadership in the global economy the last 100 years. The United Sate has a mixed economy and has maintained a stable overall GDP growth rate, a moderate unemployment rate, and high levels of research and capital investment. Its five largest trading partners are Canada, China, Mexico, Japan, and Germany. The US has abundant natural resources, a well-developed infrastructure, and high productivity. The U. S. is the world's third-largest producer of oil and second-largest producer of natural gas As of 2010, the country remains the world's largest manufacturer, representing a fifth of the global manufacturing output The country is one of the world's largest and most influential financial markets. About 60% of the global currency reserves have been invested in the US dollar, while 24% have been invested in the euro.

There are two major types of schools in the USA— public which are free, and private, or fee-paying. Four of five private schools are run by churches and other religious groups. Elementary education starts at the age of 6 and continues till 10 -11 years. Secondary education is provided from the age 11 — 12. Intermediate school includes grades 6 through 9 for ages 11 -12 up to 14— 15. A senior high school may include grades 9— 10 through 12. A senior high school may be comprehensive, general or vocational. High school students who wish to attend a college or a university go through one of the two standard tests — SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and ACT (American College Test). There are colleges of liberal arts, colleges of education and business colleges. A program for undergraduates usually takes four years and leads to the Bachelor of Arts or Science degree. Most of the larger institutions fall into the category of universities, the largest being the University of California, State university of New York, New York university,

Culture Nearly every region of the world has influenced American culture, as it is a country of immigrants, most notably the English who colonized the country beginning in the early 1600 s.

Language-There is no official language of the United States, although 31 of 50 states have made English their official language or given it exceptional status Religion-Nearly every known religion is practiced in the United States, which was founded on the basis of religious freedom American cuisine has been influenced by Europeans and Native Americans in its early history. Today, there a number of foods that are commonly identified as American, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, potato chips, macaroni and cheese and meat loaf.

American holidays Americans celebrate their independence from Britain on July 4. Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday in May, honors those who have died in military service. Labor Day, observed on the first Monday in September, celebrates country’s workforce. Thanksgiving, another distinctive American holiday, falls on the fourth Thursday in November and dates back to colonial times to celebrate the harvest. Presidents’ Day, marking the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, is a federal holiday that occurs on the third Monday in February. The contributions of veterans are honored on Veterans’ Day, observed on Nov. 11. The contributions of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. are remembered on the third Monday in January. The United States is a sports-minded country, with millions of fans who follow football, baseball, basketball and hockey, among other sports

Mentality of Americans

The first and main feature - patriotism. For Americans it is not political advocacy. They really consider their country the best, its democracy, the most democratic Smile =) American smiles when it is necessary. Therefore, if you are an American smiled, that's does not mean that he feels good to you a warm feeling. Just because they have taken. Of course, Americans can smile and sincere. But I mean the duty American smile, they will grant you at the meeting. Americans themselves would never tell you about their problems. If they want to share with someone, it would not be a friend and colleague, not as a professional psychotherapist. In this respect, they are closed and people are very lonely. Many Americans are interested in high politics, both internal and external, and at the same time, they are very far from the life of their narrower environment.

Ethnic category

Racial and ethnic categories In the 2000 Census and subsequent United States Census Bureau surveys, Americans self-described as belonging to these racial groups: White: those having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. Black or African American: those having origins in any of the racial and ethnic groups of Africa. American Indian or Alaska Native, also called Native Americans: those having origins in any of the original peoples of North, Central and South America, and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment. Asian, also called Asian American: those having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent; frequently specified as Chinese American, Korean American, Indian American, Filipino American, Vietnamese American, Japanese American, etc. Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islander: those having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands; see also Pacific Islander American.