What is the common sense about America?

Country name: United States of America.

Capital: Washington

Area: 9372665438+400,000 square kilometers

Population: 296 million (2005)

Ethnic composition: white people account for more than 70%, black people account for about 12%, and Arabs account for 1.2 million. Asians and Asians account for 4% of the total population, including about 2.7 million Chinese. 5.9 million Jews. Indians account for about 0.8% of the total population.

Language: The official language is English.

Currency: USD

National Geographic

The United States is located in the middle of North America, from the west coast of the Atlantic Ocean to the east coast of the Pacific Ocean, almost across the entire North American continent, and its territory also includes Alaska in the northwest of North America and Hawaii in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It borders Canada in the north, the Gulf of Mexico in the south, the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east. The coastline is 22,680 kilometers long. The United States accounts for about 6.3% of the world's total land area, ranking fourth in the world.

The whole territory can be divided into five geographical regions from east to west: ① The southeast coastal plain is divided into two parts: the Atlantic coastal plain and the Mexican coastal plain. The Mississippi River Delta is the largest delta in the United States, and the Florida Peninsula in this geographical area is the largest peninsula in the United States. (2) The Appalachian Mountains are located on the west side of the Atlantic coastal plain, basically parallel to the coast, with a total length of more than 2,300 kilometers and an altitude of 1, 000 ~ 1, 500 meters, and are composed of several parallel mountains. ③ The inland plain is an inverted triangle with a long border with the United States and Canada in the north. South to the Rio Grande in the Atlantic coastal plain. ④ The western mountains include two mountains in the west, the Rocky Mountains in the east and the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountains in the west. The Whitney Peak in the Sierra Nevada is 44 18 meters above sea level, which is the highest point in the United States, and the Death Valley, 86 meters below sea level to the east of the Sierra Nevada, is the lowest point in North America. ⑤ The western mountain plateau consists of Colorado Plateau, Wyoming Plateau, Columbia Plateau and Grand Canyon. It is the most complex geological structure in the western United States. The world-famous Colorado Grand Canyon, located in the northwest of Arizona, consists of intricate canyons and deep valleys, which is a rare natural landscape in the world.

The United States is divided into 50 states and the District of Columbia, where the capital is located. There are 3042 counties.

Most parts of the United States have temperate and subtropical climate. Only the southern tip of Florida Peninsula has a tropical climate. Alaska is located between 60 and 70 degrees north latitude and belongs to the cold climate zone in the Arctic Circle. Hawaii is located in the south of the Tropic of Cancer and belongs to a tropical climate zone. Due to the vast territory and complex terrain, the climate varies greatly from place to place.

There are many rivers and lakes in the United States, and the water system is complex. Generally speaking, it can be divided into three major river systems: all rivers flowing into the Atlantic Ocean east of the Rocky Mountains are called Atlantic River System, which mainly includes Mississippi River, Connecticut River and Hudson River. The Mississippi River is 6262 kilometers long, ranking fourth in the world. All rivers flowing into the Pacific Ocean are called the Pacific water system, mainly including Colorado River, Columbia River and yukon river. The five lakes bordering Canada in the north, including Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, are the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world, ranking second only to the Caspian Sea.

The United States is rich in mineral resources, and its reserves of iron ore, coal, natural gas, lead, zinc, silver, uranium, molybdenum, zirconium, sulfur, phosphate and potassium salt rank among the top in the world. The United States has 4.4 billion mu of forest, accounting for 33% of the total land area.

The origin of American names

This is a country named after the mainland. "America" and "America" are the same word in English. "America" means the United States. "Americana" refers to the whole United States. "Uncle Sam" is an American nickname.

Washington

Washington, the capital of the United States, is called Washington, D.C. It is located at the northern end of the intersection of the Potomac River and the Aconati River in the northeast of the United States. Urban construction is standardized and tidy. Centered on the Capitol, the city is divided into four regions with different sizes according to the north-south direction and the east-west direction. There are 22 streets in the north-south and east-west directions. The tallest building in this city is the Capitol on Jenkins Hill. It forms a triangle with the location of the White House and the Supreme Court. To show the separation of legislative, judicial and administrative powers in the United States. There are hundreds of memorial buildings and monuments in this city.

Atlanta

Atlanta is an important industrial and commercial city in the southeastern United States, located at the foot of the Blue Ridge at the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains. The famous Coca-Cola Company, CNN, Delta Air Lines and Lockheed Aircraft Manufacturing Company are all located here. Atlanta was an important battlefield during the American Civil War. In Atlanta, you can still see the civil war confrontation, and Lincoln Memorial Park is built in this city. There is also a strange street, built below the ground level. It is called Underground Atlanta, and it is the only street left in the American Civil War. In the eastern suburb, 26 kilometers away from the city, there is a Confederate Park, where giant statues of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, and robert lee, commander of the Confederate slave owners' army are displayed.

Chicago

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States and the largest industrial center in the Great Lakes region. The city is located at the southern end of Lake Michigan in the north-central part, and extends westward, northward and southward along the lakeside plain. Chicago is an old industrial city in the United States, with complete and diverse industrial categories, dominated by heavy industry and developed light industry. It has the largest steel processing base in China, and agricultural machinery, chemistry and aircraft engines are also in the leading position in the country. The industries in the city are mainly distributed in the north of Chicago, and Lupu Industrial Zone near the city center is an important light industrial zone. Kaliumet industrial zone in the south of the city is a heavy industrial zone with steel as the main component. Its satellite city of Gary owns the largest steel complex in the United States. Sears Tower, located in the city center, is the second tallest building in the world, with a total of *** 1 10 floors and a height of 443 meters. Chicago is also very prosperous in business and finance, and it is one of the major cultural and educational centers in the United States. The University of Chicago and Northwestern University are both famous universities in China. In addition, Chicago is the birthplace of International Labor Day.

Los Angeles

The second largest city in the United States, located on the Pacific coast of the western United States. The city is surrounded by mountains, oceans and deserts, and the Los Angeles River runs through the city. Los Angeles is the largest industrial city and seaport on the west coast of the United States. Its industries are mainly aircraft manufacturing and petroleum industry. Hollywood in the northwest suburb is the center of American film industry. Located in the east of the city, Disney Entertainment Center is also one of the famous scenic spots in the city. Due to the scattered urban areas, the number of all kinds of cars ranks first in the country. Los Angeles is also an immigrant city, and Asian immigrants such as China, the Philippines and South Korea account for a high proportion of the city's total population.

"Vegas" Las Vegas

One of the four famous casinos in the world. A desert city in the southern tip of Nevada. 193 1 year, the state formally protected the gambling industry by law. As gambling is prohibited in most states of the United States, the gambling industry in Las Vegas has flourished rapidly and become the main economic pillar of the city. Las Vegas is also famous for its name "Las Vegas". Rich people come here to experience the joy of spending money like water, and ordinary people come here to realize their dream of getting rich overnight.

Colorado Grand Canyon

The Colorado Plateau, located in the northwest of Arizona, was washed away by the majestic Colorado River for 654.38+0.5 million years. 19 19 was approved as a national park. The Grand Canyon, from granite canyon to Daxi Cliff, is 349 kilometers long and 6.4~29 kilometers wide. The deepest point is1800m. On both sides of the canyon are red giant rock faults, and the rock stratum is uneven and presents a strange shape. Especially under the sunshine, it is colorful, adding infinite psychedelic interest to this magnificent natural landscape. Thousands of plants are obviously vertically distributed above and below the canyon.

Mississippi River

The Mississippi River is located in the south-central part of the North American continent, rising in the northwest of Minnesota and running through the north and south of the United States. It flows into the Gulf of Mexico, with a total length of 6,262 kilometers, making it the fourth longest river in the world. Its watershed spans 365,438+0 states in the United States, accounting for more than 2/5 of the mainland area of the United States. The Missouri River is the largest tributary of the Mississippi River, with serious problems of soil erosion and sediment deposition, so it is called the Dani River. Ohio River is the second largest tributary of Mississippi River, and many canals are connected with the Great Lakes, which is an important commercial channel. The Mississippi River system is the main water source for agricultural irrigation, domestic and industrial use in the south-central United States. The water network connecting rivers, lakes and oceans makes the Mississippi River the main artery of inland river traffic in the United States.

Statue of Liberty (located in new york, USA)

The Statue of Liberty has become a symbol of New York State and even the whole United States. /kloc-for more than 0/00 years, whenever ships and planes enter or pass through new york port. The first thing I saw was this magnificent statue standing on Manhattan Island. The designer of the Statue of Liberty is the artist August Bartotti. It is said that the artist's wife, Shannai Millie, is a model of the statue, and the face of the statue is carved according to the face of the artist's mother. Celebrate the 0/00th anniversary of American independence. France gave it to the United States as a gift. The goddess held a torch in her right hand and a book in her left arm, symbolizing the American Declaration of Independence, with the words1July 4, 776 engraved on it, which was the date of the declaration. The goddess dragged the broken chain on her foot, which was extremely majestic. Look determined. Give a person a feeling of awe-inspiring inviolability. At night, orange light comes from the torch in the goddess' right arm and shines with the searchlights around the base. The scene is particularly spectacular. The Statue of Liberty has 22 floors. The elevator can only go to the 10 floor, and on the other 12 floor, take the spiral stairs until you reach the crown at the top of the Statue of Liberty. The crown at the top of the Statue of Liberty is covered with small windows, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of New York State.

Hollywood

The film center of the western world. American studio. Located in Los Angeles, the capital of California. The "Hollywood" sign is as high as 13.7 meters per letter. It is a famous building in Los Angeles and can often be seen in movies and TV. It was originally built for the development of Hollywood. The famous Avenue of Stars is engraved with the names of many stars and their dreams. Now this place has become a propaganda place for stars to release new films or albums. This is a symbol of Hollywood. It attracts a large number of tourists every year. Sunset terrace is a commercial street located in West Hollywood, with fashionable clothing stores, restaurants and cafes. And at night, it's another scene here. Various nightclubs and discotheques attract crowds of young people to the bustling neon lights. Hollywood amphitheater, built at 1922, is located at the northern end of Hollywood. This is a white concert venue where The Beatles once played. The only "Paramount Movie City" studio in Hollywood owned by the film company of Excellence (Paramount) is located on the main street. Photos of company stars are posted everywhere here.

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park in the United States is the first national park in the world. It is located at the junction of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho in the western United States. Founded in 1872, it is the earliest and largest national park in the United States. Due to the differences in natural landscape and geological phenomena, the park is divided into five districts, namely Mamos District, Roosevelt District, Canyon District, Geyser District and Lake District. There are not only forests, grasslands, lakes, canyons, waterfalls and other natural landscapes. It is rich in hot springs, geysers, mud springs and geothermal resources. It also constitutes a world-famous unique geothermal wonder.

great salt lake

The largest inland salt lake in North America and the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Located in the northwest of Utah, USA, the Rocky Mountains are in the east and the desert is in the west. The dry natural environment of the Great Salt Lake is similar to the famous Dead Sea. Lake water has the same chemical characteristics as seawater. The Great Salt Lake extends from northwest to southeast, with a length of 120km, a width of 63km, a depth of 4.6 ~ 15m and an area of 3525km2. The elevation of the lake is about1280m. The salinity is as high as 150%~288%. Great Salt Lake is rich in resources, with a large salt reserve of 6 billion tons, of which salt accounts for 3/4, as well as magnesium, potassium, lithium and boron. The Great Salt Lake is the main tourist attraction in Utah. Salt Lake City is the largest city and capital of the state, located on the southeast bank of the lake. The American South Pacific Railway spans the Great Salt Lake.

the Pentagon

The Pentagon is the seat of the US Department of Defense. The building is named because it is connected by five buildings and is equilateral and pentagonal. The pentagon occupies a large area, and each side of the external wall around the building is 28 1 m long. The whole building consists of two pentagons. The whole building is very spectacular. Looking down from the air, you can clearly see two concentric circles composed of multiple corridors and radial channels. The first floor of the building is some public facilities, such as banks, post offices, bookstores, clinics, telegraph offices and so on. The second floor is the location of the hall of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which is known as the "soul of the Ministry of National Defense". Because the floor of the hall here is covered with a golden carpet, it is also called the "golden hall". The third floor is the office of the US Secretary of Defense and the War Department, and the fourth and fifth floors are the locations of the Admiralty and the Air Force respectively. Today, the Pentagon is open to the outside world, and each group can enter 30 people during the visit. At that time, the tour guide in military uniform will show the tourists around the building.

Chinatown

Chinatown (San Francisco): The Chinese community in the west coast city of San Francisco, also known as China City. It is famous for its rich China culture and is a must-see for tourists.

Chinatown (new york): The largest Chinese community in new york, also known as Chinatown or China City, is located at the southern tip of Manhattan, slightly north of Wall Street.

Pearl Harbor

An important naval and air base of the United States in the Pacific Ocean. Located on the south bank of Oahu Island in the Hawaiian Islands in the central Pacific Ocean, west of Lu Lu badminton, the capital of Honolulu, Hawaii 10 km.

Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world-famous bridges, which can be called a miracle of modern bridge engineering. The architectural style of this bridge is unique, which is different from the arch supporting structure of ordinary bridges. The Golden Gate Bridge adopts suspended construction technology. On the north and south sides of the bridge, there is a steel tower with a height of 342.6 meters. Two steel cables with a diameter of 0.93 meters extend from the steel tower and support the bridge suspended in the air. The span of the bridge between steel towers is1280m. If you count the parts of the bridge protruding from both ends of the steel tower, the total length of the bridge is1981.2m. Such a large span is very rare in the history of bridge construction in the world. The bridge deck is 27.4 meters wide with two spacious sidewalks and six lanes. Bridge opening is 6 1 m high, and even the largest ship in the world can be unimpeded. In addition, there are two auxiliary steel towers on both sides of the two main steel towers, which not only play an auxiliary supporting role for the bridge, but also avoid the monotony of the bridge body and make the bridge shape more harmonious and spectacular. The entire Golden Gate Bridge is like a dragon, lying across the white sea and blue sea. It has added majestic momentum to the city of San Francisco, and now this bridge has become one of the landmark buildings in San Francisco.