United States of America Carried out by Ksenia Fomenkova and Liliya Yarosh
Geographical Рosition The country is situated mostly in central North America. The USA lies between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Geographical Рosition Bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is situated in the northwest portion of the continent, with Canada to its east and Russia to its west. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid. Pacific.
Territory • 1. Russia • 2. The United States is the third- or fourthlargest country by total area (together with China), and the thirdlargest by both land area and population. Canada • 3. - 4. USA - China
Territory Capital - Washington • The US consists of its 50 contiguous states. 49 are situated on the continent.
History of the United States begins with either Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage to the Americas or with the prehistory of the Native peoples
History Some territory belonged to Great Britain Some to France (Louisiana ) Alaska was possessed by Russia • In the 15 th century there was no USA at all. The present territory of the USA was divided among some countries.
History • Only on July 4, 1776, delegates from the 13 colonies issued the Declaration of Independence , which established the United States of America.
Ethnic structure The majority of the people living in the United States, are descendants of the European immigrants who have arrived at the beginning of the 17 th century. The most numerous ethnic groups in the USA are descendants of Germans, the African people, Irish, British and Mexicans. Aboriginals of America only 1%
Flag Present flag First flag of 13 united colonies Flag of the British colony Flags in different years, depending on change of quantity of states
Emblem As the national coat of arms of the United States is used the obverse of the great seal. It is officially used on documents, United States passports.
Anthem • Very often as the anthem was used the national song "Hail, Columbia“ • Now the national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner". But 60% don't remember the text of a National anthem.
Religion 76 % - Christians 12% - atheists 1, 7% - Jews 0, 8 % - Muslims 0, 7% - Buddhists 5% - refused to reply.
Holidays Thanksgiving Day has been an annual holiday in the United States since 1863. It is holiday of expression of gratitude to God, and to a family and friends for material well-being and the kind relation. Families and friends get together for a special meal - a turkey. Parades are held in some cities and towns on this Day
Holidays Independence Day is a national holiday marked by patriotic displays. Independence Day celebrations often take place outdoors. Families often celebrate Independence Day by hosting or attending a picnic or barbecue, to gather with relatives .
Holidays Another American tradition - Halloween. Children usually wear ghost costumes or false faces. They also carve out rounded eyes in pumpkins Its origin dates back hundreds of years to the Druid festival. The Druid New Year began on November 1, marking the beginning of winter and the reign of the Lord of Death.
Thank you for attention!
Скачать презентацию United States of America Carried out by Ksenia
USA (Fomenkova - Yarosh).ppt